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Car will not start after sitting for a few days
Hello All,
My 944 sat for a few days and today it wouldn't start. It had been raining must of the time the car was parked outside. I did notice the battery was drained. After trying to start the car there was a strong smell of gas. I put in a brand new battery and still the car tried to start but simply wouldn't turn over. And yes the smell of gas returned. The car has nearly a full tank of fuel. I am stuck and in need of help. T.I.A |
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04-01-2008, 07:00 AM
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You need to help us out a little. When you say the car wouldn't turn over...do you mean the starter doesn't work, the starter spins but the engine doesn't crank/turn over, or the engine cranks over with the starter but the engine won't start. Please provide as much detail as possible.
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04-01-2008, 07:09 AM
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Sorry about the vagueness.
The starter is trying to get the engine going. The engine almost starts but not completely. I wait a sec and retry to and the engine is cranking but never starts. Could something be wet? It was outside in the rain for a few days without being driven. I am probably due for some new spark plugs after having the current ones for over 3yrs. After not getting it started there is a strong smell of gas. |
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04-01-2008, 07:20 AM
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By "the engine almost starts" I'm assuming it coughs and sputters but won't start completely. You can try pulling off the distributor cap, wiping it clean with a paper towel and giving it a shot of WD-40. Also, give the wires a light shot of WD-40. WD-40 is a water displacer and can help dry out wet ignition. If that doesn't work, try opening up the air cleaner and giving the engine a shot of starting fluid into the intake.
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jmd_forest I took your advice and sprayed WD40. I also put in new spark plugs. It took awhile but it eventually started. Took it for a one mile drive and it felt like it had more power.
Am I missing a plug or is this open hole normal? T.I.A 
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04-01-2008, 05:12 PM
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Supposed to have a plug.
#27 here http://www.pelicanparts.com/PartsLookup/HTML/944_2_USA_KATALOG/103-05-Frame3.htm
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Thank DMRK!
Much appreciated. Do you think not having that plug has lead to my moisture concerns? |
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04-01-2008, 07:06 PM
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Shouldn't be the problem. If the plastic behind the rotor is still there, then you should be ok. Start the car at night and open the hood. If you have a hood light that works, take the bulb out for a second so it's dark in the engine bay. Now look for sparks. You might also consider replacing the cap and rotor and possibly plug wires.
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