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Old Jul 6, 2009 | 07:54 PM
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Well today I took my car out just to rip around a little bit already knowing it was running really rich because I never took out the Walbros pump. Lazyness. Started a little hard. I cruised over to my bro's house quick and let it idle outside for like 10-15 minutes. Got in it threw it in reverse and I noticed it was missing. 1 gear it missed a little to till i got higher in the rpms. Died when I got it into second and I couldn't get it started again. Took out the spark plugs. Very black. Cleaned em up still nothing. Anyone got any ideas.
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Old Jul 6, 2009 | 08:02 PM
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Is the CEL ON?

Check whether you have spark and fuel and whether the timing belt slipped or snapped.

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Old Jul 6, 2009 | 08:40 PM
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Cel has been on for along time.
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Old Jul 6, 2009 | 08:57 PM
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Is it cranking? Or just no life at all?
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Old Jul 6, 2009 | 09:05 PM
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what cel codes is it throwing..??
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 08:09 AM
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Its cranking but its just like its not getting any fuel at all or no spark. Just no combustion what so ever. I'll check cel today.
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 08:27 AM
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Start with the basics -- Do you lack spark and/or fuel?
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 10:46 PM
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Well I did the cel today but when i turned the key on it light up for a bit and than nothing.
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 10:48 PM
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Default Re: Car died and won't start?

if its been running really rich, you prolly have a lot of build up.

have you tried starting it with half throttle?
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 10:50 PM
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Well I did the cel today but when i turned the key on it light up for a bit and than nothing.
This means there are no CEL codes.

Do you hear the low humming noise of the fuel pump priming for 2 seconds when the key is turned to ON(II)?

Click here to learn how to check for spark.
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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 08:32 AM
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I here a humming noise for about 2 seconds than a click. Guessing that is the fuel filter?
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I here a humming noise for about 2 seconds than a click. Guessing that is the fuel filter?
Now check for spark.
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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by CivCruise
I here a humming noise for about 2 seconds than a click. Guessing that is the fuel filter?
that means that your fuel pump is getting power, and its cycling on. check for spark. use a spark plug tester, wire it in series between the plug and the plug wire, and crank the motor to see if your getting spark. Hope this helps a little
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