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91 colt, 4 speed manual....so my car isn't starting and I havent heard it run since i got it. I changed the ecu, checked for spark have that, put a new battery in so that works. I checked the fuel but i dont think im getting any. does any body know whats wrong? i think it might be the distributer cap but idk. Also is there any way to troubleshoot my car without taking it to the dealer or buying a multi-use tester that plugs into my car?

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1991 Plymouth Colt - Project
2001 Audi S4- Stage 3 Daily Driver

Spark?
Fuel?
Compression?
Timing?

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Had a:
1991 Eagle Summit ES Hatchback - 4g15 12v 5spd
1991 Dodge Colt -4g15 12v 4spd
Have a:
1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass - 468BBO TH350
Round 3:
1990 Dodge Colt-4G63T 5spd

spark-yes
fuel-no
compression-idk
timing-yes

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1991 Plymouth Colt - Project
2001 Audi S4- Stage 3 Daily Driver

so my car still isn't starting.... i need some help here guys im stuck and its frustrating ahh!!!
if you could help me it would great thanks

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1991 Plymouth Colt - Project
2001 Audi S4- Stage 3 Daily Driver

Does your car have a check engine light on while it runs?

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Good stuff - trucks bring it!

yeah but it turns off after i have the key on for a second..

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1991 Plymouth Colt - Project
2001 Audi S4- Stage 3 Daily Driver

There is a test connector for the fuel pump under the hood. Find it and apply 12v to see if the pump comes on. If it doesn't I would drop the tank and check the fuel pump. Was the car sitting before you picked it up? My first colt sat for 5+ years before I bought it and the gas tank and pump were rusty from sitting. Replaced the fuel pump and it ran perfect.

Another quick way to see if it will run is to take the snorkel off and spray some starting fluid in the throttle body.

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93 Mitsubishi Expo LRV 1.8/manual
95 Eagle Summit DL Coupe 1.5/manual
01 Mitsubishi Mirage ES Sedan 1.8/manual

yeah it was but im pretty sure it was garage kept so it doesnt have any rust on it....plus the car is from georgia

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1991 Plymouth Colt - Project
2001 Audi S4- Stage 3 Daily Driver

Unplug the MAF. Does it start?

unplug the MAF?....also how hard is it to get a diognostic tester for our cars?

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1991 Plymouth Colt - Project
2001 Audi S4- Stage 3 Daily Driver

you can pull codes with a analog multimeter and this diagram:

MAF is located in the breather box, plug is on the top end of the round box where the air filter goes.

when I forget to plug my MAF back in, it's fuel rich city.

have you jumped 12v + to the fuel pump test connector located in the top middle of the firewall?

okay so i worked on the colt today.....i have fuel, spark, and air but it still isnt starting. I think it might be my crank angle sensor but i dont know. Does anybody know if these can keep your car from starting? Help is appreciated.

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1991 Plymouth Colt - Project
2001 Audi S4- Stage 3 Daily Driver