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Post by ericemery on May 31, 2010 16:59:54 GMT -5
I am at a loss...
If the car sits overnight, or for a while during the day, it wont fire up. it cranks, and the starter engages, but its not getting fuel. (I am guessing since I dont have a gauge to monitor it.)
It cranks and cranks and cranks till the battery dies. I jump it with the truck and keep the cables hooked up, I can crank it on and off for probably 5 minutes before it fires up.
I have been told to check the fuel pump relay... that would be great except I have no idea where thats at. lol
any tips?
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Post by dizzum_D on May 31, 2010 17:31:48 GMT -5
ECU coolant temp sensor. If you can log it, see what it reads. If its a dumbass reading, its bad and it will make the car take forever to start.
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Post by ericemery on May 31, 2010 18:29:19 GMT -5
sounds like as good a place as any to start. lol. I will have to order a Logger, but I guess thats not a big deal. Where is that sensor at? so if needed, I can replace it...
Also, I noticed that my fuel pump doesnt make any noticeable noise when I turn the key forward. is that normal? I guess I never noticed it before.
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Post by ericemery on May 31, 2010 19:28:39 GMT -5
doggie tom came over and showed me whats up... resolved. (so far. lol)
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Post by doggietom on May 31, 2010 21:03:18 GMT -5
your welcome
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Post by dizzum_D on May 31, 2010 23:20:18 GMT -5
So what was it?
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Post by ericemery on Jun 1, 2010 12:34:38 GMT -5
Just a relay for the 12 volt mod on the fuel pump... forgot that was even on the car.
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Post by Ecl1psE5 on Jun 10, 2010 21:57:09 GMT -5
Just a relay for the 12 volt mod on the fuel pump... forgot that was even on the car. ahh.. a much over looked place. Because not all of us have that mod. I too have done that mod and will forget its there if it ever goes bad. lol
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Post by laser92 on Jun 14, 2010 19:49:38 GMT -5
Your lucky Tom is such a nice guy to drive over and fix it for you for free! And on no notice, 6+ mos after he sold it to you. You won't find another dsm'er that will continue to fix a dsm for free for 6+ mos after they sell it. This is why Tom is awesome! Now everyone knows, and +1, from me
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