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Engine won't start
88 3.2 Has been running fine until yesterday, turns over but will not fire up. wait 2 hours fires right up runs great, turn it off, restart won't start, wait 5 minutes starts up. Now it won't start at all.
Thanks for any help, car stuck in a parking lot. steve egger bigdaddy@maui.net |
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03-24-2003, 08:33 PM
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first thing to check is for spark and fuel and work from there.
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03-24-2003, 08:35 PM
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Checking for spark is easy, any advise on how to check for fuel flow?
thanks for the quick response. bigdaddy |
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03-25-2003, 09:18 AM
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How old is your DME relay? Do you have a spare? I would try swaping in a known good one and see if that cures your no start.
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03-25-2003, 10:23 AM
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This is getting fun, what is a DME relay and where is it?
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03-25-2003, 11:02 PM
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It's located under the drivers seat, it plugs into the DME. I don't know exactly what it does, but I know if it's bad it won't start. Jerry Woods told a story of one that had a problem, and would only allow intermitant starting, that's why I suggest that. About $30 from Pelican.
If you don't have it already, I would suggest getting the Bentley repair manual. And you should always carry a spare dme relay. |
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03-26-2003, 07:16 AM
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Matt, thanks alot I'm going to call pellican right now.
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03-26-2003, 09:51 AM
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Matt, Thanks for your help. Installed a new DME and it started right up.
The Bentley Manual was very helpful. Steve Egger 88 911 Cab 97 Boxster |
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03-31-2003, 12:04 AM
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