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Anonymous Coward User ID: 1018748 United States 12/19/2012 01:32 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Are you getting fuel, or spark? When you try starting it, have someone look down the throttle (wear safety glasses in case it backfires out the intake) and see if you see fuel being sprayed in. If this is fuel injection, pull a plug and smell for raw fuel. Once you establish you are getting fuel, check to see if you are getting a spark. Pull one of the plug wires and stick a screw driver into the end, and (WHILE HOLDING THE INSULATED PART - DON'T TOUCH THE METAL OF THE SCREW DRIVER OR YOU WILL GET SHOCKED!!) touch the metal shank of the screw driver to a metal part of your car (basically keep a small air gap between the screw driver shank and the metal of your engine to see a spark). If no spark chances are your coil or pickup in the dizzy went bad. You can measure the voltage to the coil to see if you are getting anything... post back... for further instructions. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 1018748 United States 12/19/2012 01:38 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Turn the ignition on (just before cranking) and listen for the fuel pump. Quoting: WWWHHHHAAAATTTT It should make a buzzing sound from the tank for 3 seconds every time you turn it from off to on (just before crank) Though that is general, if the vehicle is FI it requires a set amount of pressure. The pump could be engaging but weak... I would probably start first with the ignition and see if he has spark first. Chances are the coil shit out. Usually happens in cold weather... |
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BRIEF User ID: 381742 United States 12/19/2012 01:39 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | My car started up just fine, and then it quit 5 seconds later, and would no longer start again? It's a Chrysler V6 2.5L. Please help I need this running by Dec 21 ! Quoting: Car noob 25234912 Not enough info...does the starter spin the motor? I never forgive and I never forget I am a licensed firearm holder. I will, under protection of law, use lethal force if attacked. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 1018748 United States 12/19/2012 01:59 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Okay thanks for the real advice by the way I am not a woman I'm just not a car guy (IT guy). I just can't buy anything yet until I get paid in the next couple days. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 25234912 DID YOU TEST IT? Before you go throwing money at something you don't understand, did you take the advice and troubleshoot it??? Are you getting fuel? Are you getting a spark? |
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BRIEF User ID: 381742 United States 12/19/2012 02:18 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Thanks a lot.. just spit coffee on my keyboard, again...dammit. I never forgive and I never forget I am a licensed firearm holder. I will, under protection of law, use lethal force if attacked. |
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BRIEF User ID: 381742 United States 12/19/2012 02:27 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Your posts should come with a disclaimer... At one point I remember having a disclaimer in my signature...but I was actually kinda serious...I've gotten lots of pussy for fixing everything from appliances, furniture, or a chick's car... I never forgive and I never forget I am a licensed firearm holder. I will, under protection of law, use lethal force if attacked. |
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Reckless Driver User ID: 24817147 United States 12/19/2012 02:29 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | You need to take it to the shop and have the Muffler Bearings re-greased. (sorry, had to join the fun!) Take CHL2T's advice-go to an AUTO-FORUM! They'll be a a little more receptive! Last Edited by Reckless Driver on 12/19/2012 02:31 PM Reckless Driver |