I buy it from a guy and he told me that one of the fuel injectors wasn't working but it still ran. It would die most of the time I would stop (red lite, stop sign, etc.) I got the spark plugs, wires, distribitor cap, rotor, and fuel filter replaced but it still won't start. I know that its just something minor b/c it cranks it just doesn't go all the way and start.
2006-12-16 18:31:46 · 6 answers · asked by Daniel 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Well just replacing parts will not help. You need to find out things like.
#1 does it have spark
#2 does it have fuel pressure
#3 does the engine turn over but not start>
To me it sounds like there is no fuel pump pressure.
1 bad injector will make it miss but will mot keep it from starting.
Have the fuel pump pressure checked.
It can also be a bad crank sensor
2006-12-16 18:48:05 · answer #1 · answered by goldwing127959 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you had the simple stuff replaced, then I am guessing you didn't do it yourself.
Remove air filter and spray a bit of starting fluid in the large air cleaner box tube that goes to the engine while someone cranks it while doing this. Does it start, or even try? If so, you have a fuel problem.
If not, take a plug out or use an old plug if you have one. Put one of the spark plug leads on the plug and clamp the base of the plug to a metal part of you engine to ground it. Crank it a bit and see if you have spark.
If not, could be coil bad or associated wiring.
2006-12-17 03:26:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think one bad injector is going to cause a no-start condition. worst case scenario the injectors cracked and leaking fuel so bad that you can't start the car. but the mechanic who changed your plugs would have noticed the gasoline all over the place.
i think you should start by cleaning the Idle Air Control (IAC). if that thing gets too dirty, it won't allow enough air to the engine to idle properly. unplug it, remove it, clean with some spray cleaner from the store, and put it back.
also do a spark test, and if you can, test your fuel pressure at the rail and report back.
2006-12-17 07:31:55 · answer #3 · answered by assmouth p 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you have spark and good compression (over 110 should be good on all cylinders ) then your problem should be the fuel pump I just finish fixing a 92 Nissan Sentra with the same condition it was cranking over and try to start but then will die we replace the fuel pump that's rigth under the rear seat and ran fine afterwards....... the fuel pressure should be at least 45psi
2006-12-17 02:53:53 · answer #4 · answered by ruben d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dude depending on how much money you have just GET A NEW ONE
2006-12-17 03:35:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the O2 sensor(s) could be the cause
2006-12-17 02:51:44 · answer #6 · answered by Ta Dah! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋