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Old 10-23-2003 | 05:19 PM
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I tried to start up my car this morning and it would turn over but wouldn't fire up. I had similar trouble that turned out to be a dead battery a few weeks back and thought that might be the problem again, so instead of jumping the car or trying to charge the battery again I bought a new battery... didn't change a thing. I haven't been able to check the fuel injectors or ignition system yet, but I just installed new injectors about a week ago and my spark plugs and wires are only a few months old. Also, I have normal fuel pressure when trying to start the car, and just checked for vacuum leaks a few days ago (and fixed one). Where else should I check? Thanks in advance!
Old 10-23-2003 | 05:30 PM
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I'd try the DME relay.
Old 10-23-2003 | 07:48 PM
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Or cracked wires at the reference sensor.
Old 10-23-2003 | 10:30 PM
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Thanks for responding guys. Looks like it was the battery. After waiting a few hours the car started right up with the new battery... must have been flooded after I first changed the battery.
Old 10-23-2003 | 10:56 PM
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Save your old battery, it's probably fine. If your engine turns over, the battery is definitely not the problem.




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