Won't Start

[denguy]

I went out the other morning and my stick 91 Festy, that had been running fine, would crank great but not fire. I sprayed some sf into the intake and it fired. It seems like it's not getting gas and the tank is half full. Anyone have some advice on this one?

[fastiva89]

Try the fuel cut off switch in the back over the rear wheel well. I think its on the driver side. I can't remember though. I know its not hard to get to you just have to take off the plastic and its a little black saqure mounted on the fender.

[denguy]

I tried that. There is a small square hole in the top of the rear trim panel, driver's side, below the rear speaker perch. You can use a mirror to look inside. The red reset button is just down inside the hole. Mine was still set. Thanks anyway.

[georgeb]

If you want to hear if the fuel pump is running you have to jump the test connector with a paper clip or similar conductor. It's located near the brake booster and is T shaped female. Key must be on.

[fastiva89]

ok I had a similar problem before and I started there. It turns out the relay that runs the injectors has corrosion in the wires. It was an easy fix just was a pain to diagnose. I just cut out the bad and put a weather proof butt connector in.

[JPT]

Another thing to check for. Air leak between the intake manifold and the VAF.

[denguy]

Festiva89.........where is the relay you fixed? thanks all.
Going to try the fuel pump jump too. I know it only runs when cranking the engine.

[RhodeStiva]

Won't Start

If the main power relay is bad I have an extra $25.

[fastiva89]

It was right behind the driver side headlight