car is DEAD
#1
Hey guys,
My 88 n/a is dead. I already did the unflooding procedure a few times but nothing. I pulled the plugs and they were bone dry... so I don't think it is flooded at all. The car was running perfect. I parked it about a week ago and now it just flat out won't start. I've never had flooding or other problems so I have no clue where to start here.
Assuming flooding is not the problem and I checked all fuses which are good, what is next? Do fuel pumps and coils just stop working while the car is off???
My 88 n/a is dead. I already did the unflooding procedure a few times but nothing. I pulled the plugs and they were bone dry... so I don't think it is flooded at all. The car was running perfect. I parked it about a week ago and now it just flat out won't start. I've never had flooding or other problems so I have no clue where to start here.
Assuming flooding is not the problem and I checked all fuses which are good, what is next? Do fuel pumps and coils just stop working while the car is off???
#6
Originally Posted by QuackDamnYou' post='833412' date='Aug 19 2006, 05:11 PM
Well, when you turn the ignition, do you hear the fuel pump come on? If it's not getting fuel, the fuel pump...might've, you know...DIED...
its working
#7
Originally Posted by Seppuku' post='833453' date='Aug 20 2006, 02:16 AM
Test for spark and see if you have fuel pressure. After that you have to start tearing in more.
Thanks for the non smartass reply.
How do you go about testing for spark?
#8
Originally Posted by FCmaniac' post='833460' date='Aug 20 2006, 07:43 AM
Thanks for the non smartass reply.
How do you go about testing for spark?
One way is to pull a plug, re-attach the wire and make sure the body of the plug is grounded. Then have someone crank the car while you look for a spark. It's easier to see the spark if you're in a somewhat dark place (not bright sunlight). The spark should be blue-white, not orange. Try not to touch the plug while you're doing this, as the output of a properly working ignition system will set you on yer ***, or if conditions are ideal, render you dead.
#10
Originally Posted by 1988RedT2' post='833489' date='Aug 20 2006, 03:22 PM
One way is to pull a plug, re-attach the wire and make sure the body of the plug is grounded. Then have someone crank the car while you look for a spark. It's easier to see the spark if you're in a somewhat dark place (not bright sunlight). The spark should be blue-white, not orange. Try not to touch the plug while you're doing this, as the output of a properly working ignition system will set you on yer ***, or if conditions are ideal, render you dead.