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Replying to: tmt1961 (Oct 17, 2003 11:37 am) |
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| Hi, I have a 1992 Chevy cavalier, it started to die out while driving. Got the alternator replaced, got new battery, new spark plugs and wires. Then car would crank when started but would only start half of the time. After all this took in to a mechanic he replced the starter. When I went to pick it up it would not start! Mechanic checked it again and found a kink in the fuel line. He replaced the fuel line and the car died out while driving it down the street. Mechanic did more tests, He said the fuel filter was clean, the fuel pump appeared good and that the the fuel read within normal range. He ran/did more tests and then said that the car has spark and that he found it needed a new Direct ignition system module and a crankshaft sensor. He replaced those and the darn car would not start! Now he is doing more tests. All I can say is HELP! Does anyone possibly know what could be wrong with the car? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks | |
| 96 olds 88 3.8l 111000 miles front wheel drive.I have a bad crank sensor witch causes hard starting and stalling but at least it would turn over.but i havent changed it yet.One day after comming out of a store i was trying to start the car but acted like the battery slowly died all got then was a click of the solenoid.Changed battery,starter,both have been tested ok.changed 3 neg cables and pos cable.ran a wire from pos post on solenoid to the battery and all i get is the solenoid click.engine rotates ok by hand.all inside and outside lights work radio etc. | |
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My '97 mitsubishi dimante starts in the morning, but if I stop and try to restart, it"s the luck of the draw. Can someone help? There is a strong fuel odor after trying to rank also
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Replying to: cedric1014 (Sep 12, 2008 6:08 pm) Sounds like it is running a rich mixture, which allows it to start when cold....and is giving you the gas smell when it's hot. |
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My wife's 99 mercury cougar 4 cylinder standard gives her problems occasionally when she tries to start the car. I have replaced the starter/neutral safety start-up switch below the clutch pedal as directed by a local mechanic, but my wife continues to have the same occasional problem with start up. When the key is turned, the car always indicates having power. The battery is new and continues to have the proper charge at start-up and during operation of the vehicle. After several attempts of turning the ignition on and off or sometimes removing the key and reinserting the key, then turning the ignition on, the car will start-up. If anyone can help or suggest something, it would be appreciated.
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Replying to: 99mercougar (Sep 22, 2008 12:51 pm) |
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i have a 97 safari van awd. I was driving in the snow blizzard and the truck all of a sudden died. My voltage regulator went right down to almost showing no charge and it hasn't moved,, I had the truck towed back to my drive way. What and where do I check to maybe find the problem. I'm thinking it's electrical, where I am totally lost.....My battery still has lots of juice even though it's 4 years old.
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Replying to: rawtrucker (Dec 20, 2008 6:02 pm) Check for loose battery terminal connector, or corrosion. Suspect battery side of cables first, but also look at where the positive connects to the starter, and where the negative ground connects to the frame or block. If you can get it running, go to an autoparts chain and have them do a battery and alternator load test. This will confirm that the alternator is putting out the correct voltage and current, and the battery is holding the charge okay. If all that checks out, then check that your ignition switch isn't bad. A vehicle 13 years old has had a lot of starts and key dangling.............
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| Ran out of gas. Turns over but won't re-start. Has spark and fuel. Fuel pump is pumping. Removed return fuel line and no pressure on fuel line. Will not fire at all. Any ideas on what I could be overlooking that it won't start/run?? | |
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