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Maybe the clutch safety switch isn't being engaged with just a starter button? Basement Modder, are you pushing in the clutch while you crank it?
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If there is no ignition switch make sure everything has power before you crank it. Dash bulbs, ecu, sensors.... use a multi-meter, the yellow and black wire that goes to the tps and injectors should have 12v with the "key on".
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Originally posted by nitrofarm View PostMaybe you are using the wrong button?
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I dont always suggest that gas be changed, but after sitting, condensation can contaminate the fuel, especially if there's a any ethanol in it. This, clearly, would be a problem, since you'd have water (possibly water/alcohol) at the pickup of the fuel pump.
The gas in Steve was at least a year old, and aside from smelling like turpentine, it still ran the engine fine.
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I'll chime in here: if 5 year old gas will run a low compression (8.7:1) engine, then 1 year old gas should easily light off in a higher compression engine (9.4:1). fiero had 5+ y/o gas in it and fired right up with a new battery, same for the 89L that sat for 3+ years.
look for fuel pressure and spark first.
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Did you "add gas", or just put new gas in, and there was no old gas?
Old gas can be harder to burn, and can exacerbate small problems, making them seem like actual no start issues.
You should check that the fuel pump is providing ample pressure to the rail.
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I am cranking it with a button. There's no ignition switch, lol. New timing belt on it, too. Just added gas. Filter is clogged, but I have a new one for it I'll be adding asap.
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Originally posted by TominMO View Post
To check for spark, you could pull a plug, reattach the wire, then ground it to the engine while someone else cranks it over.
You can get an inline spark checker from most parts stores, Harbor Freight has them for a couple bucks.
If your going to pull the plugs, rent a comp tester. It'll tell you alot about your engine's condition.Last edited by Christ; 05-25-2011, 06:21 PM.
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Start with the basics:
Timing belt: broken, or slipped? If not broken, make sure the valve timing is OK.
Distributor issues: getting spark? Plug wires in the proper order? Rotor not put on wrong?
Fuel issues: is fuel getting to the rail? If not, is the fuel filter clogged? Is the pump working? Is the sock clogged? Is the gas fresh enough?
To check for spark, you could pull a plug, reattach the wire, then ground it to the engine while someone else cranks it over.
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You really shouldn't need to use starting fluid, if everything is tuned properly, the engine will start. If it isn't, just fix the problems. Starting fluid is for engines that are old, worn, etc., or cold blooded (s which usually is a cover for being out of tune).
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Help me get it started
I have a '90 festiva LX that won't sart. Its been sitting for almost a year. I dropped in a fresh battery and changed the oil. It will crank but that's all. How do I check if its getting spark? I also probably need to add starting fluid, but what else could it be? Its at 250k miles but ran before this.Tags: None
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