flyguy

I'm really at wit's end here.

been having starting issues for a while now with this car, and have replaced a ton of stuff with no success... was intermittent before, now the car isn't starting at all. Here's what I've done in the last few months:

New ignition coil
Replaced hall sensors at back of engine
Cleaned fuel system / replaced fuel filter
New spark plug wires
New cam tower gasket (it was leaking but probably not the cause of the non-start)
New cap & rotor
New DME relay

At this point, I'm running out of ideas, but I'd like to try a spare DME if someone has one lying around that I can borrow.

Also, if anyone would like to stop by and help diagnose, I'd really appreciate the help.

Surrendering

-Flyguy

C ANDERSON

First determine if its fuel or fire. Is the tach jumping when cranking ? pull a plug wire to see if theres spark, jump the DME to see if fuel pump is running post 30 and 87b will run the pump. Another culpit is the alarm module Clark's garage has good section on that . GOOD LUCK .

Clifton

flyguy

Thanks Clifton. The Tach isn't bouncing, but both of the sensors are new. Harness issue? Any way to reroute without pulling the entire engine out? There's no spark, but the coil and wires are new... The fuel pump runs great (and I just replaced the fuel filter which upped my fuel flow to the point where I can hear it in the return line now too... I don't have an alarm on mine so that shouldn't be an issue.

flyguy

I also tried switching the two crank sensors both location wise and plug wise.

Black51

Check clark's garage for proper installation/adjustment of the sensors.

racerxrick

Hey Fly...sorry to hear about your struggles and didn't want to ignore a Dallas post. However my knowledge is VERY limited so not much help here. We do have some great professional resources in the area. Istook's is always mentioned over in Ft. Worth when people are looking for a mechanic for our cars. Also Rennlister "Phlip" is local (Addison) and is a German car tech (my car is going to him next week).

Good luck

zerMATT951

I'm in Fort Worth and I have the sensor depth adjustment tool if you would like to borrow it.