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Author:  coltdriver92 [ Mon Oct 26, 2009 8:37 pm ]
Post subject:  Help! car won't start
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?
Author:  Mechacode [ Mon Oct 26, 2009 10:43 pm ]
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Spark?
Fuel?
Compression?
Timing?
Author:  coltdriver92 [ Tue Oct 27, 2009 2:24 pm ]
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spark-yes
fuel-no
compression-idk
timing-yes
Author:  coltdriver92 [ Tue Nov 10, 2009 9:01 pm ]
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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
Author:  Incoltnito [ Tue Nov 10, 2009 9:57 pm ]
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Does your car have a check engine light on while it runs?
Author:  coltdriver92 [ Thu Nov 12, 2009 8:12 pm ]
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yeah but it turns off after i have the key on for a second..
Author:  89Mirageman [ Thu Nov 12, 2009 8:34 pm ]
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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.
Author:  coltdriver92 [ Sat Nov 21, 2009 10:10 am ]
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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
Author:  morphius [ Sat Nov 21, 2009 11:47 pm ]
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Unplug the MAF. Does it start?
Author:  coltdriver92 [ Thu Dec 10, 2009 9:43 pm ]
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unplug the MAF?....also how hard is it to get a diognostic tester for our cars?
Author:  Cuda-68 [ Fri Dec 11, 2009 1:30 am ]
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you can pull codes with a analog multimeter and this diagram:

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Author:  Cuda-68 [ Fri Dec 11, 2009 1:32 am ]
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MAF is located in the breather box, plug is on the top end of the round box where the air filter goes.
Author:  Cuda-68 [ Fri Dec 11, 2009 1:33 am ]
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when I forget to plug my MAF back in, it's fuel rich city.
Author:  Cuda-68 [ Fri Dec 11, 2009 1:35 am ]
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have you jumped 12v + to the fuel pump test connector located in the top middle of the firewall?
Author:  coltdriver92 [ Sun Feb 07, 2010 3:33 pm ]
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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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