Engine cranks, but won't start
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Engine cranks, but won't start
For starters, yes, I looked, but I wasn't able to find anything that matched my problem. Close, but always something just off enough about it.
So this morning I tried starting my car (2004 AT, ya I know) but wouldn't start. I was in a rush so I got another ride. When I came back, about 4 1/2 hours later, I tried agin. Still nothing. Tried doing the deflood procedure (sounded most like my issue), but hasn't worked.
Some other pieces of info:
-fuel pump was replaced 7k miles ago
-spark plugs, wires, etc replaced 10-12k miles ago
-slight smell of gas when I try starting it now
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
So this morning I tried starting my car (2004 AT, ya I know) but wouldn't start. I was in a rush so I got another ride. When I came back, about 4 1/2 hours later, I tried agin. Still nothing. Tried doing the deflood procedure (sounded most like my issue), but hasn't worked.
Some other pieces of info:
-fuel pump was replaced 7k miles ago
-spark plugs, wires, etc replaced 10-12k miles ago
-slight smell of gas when I try starting it now
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
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1) Confirm fuel
2) Confirm spark
If you have both of those:
3) Deflood
If you still can't start it:
4) Confirm compression
Chances are it's just flooded if you smell fuel from the tail pipes after cranking. But keep in mind that floods aren't random. If your engine is flooded, it means something failed. Battery, starter, coils, plugs, wires, grounding points, e-shaft sensor, etc...
2) Confirm spark
If you have both of those:
3) Deflood
If you still can't start it:
4) Confirm compression
Chances are it's just flooded if you smell fuel from the tail pipes after cranking. But keep in mind that floods aren't random. If your engine is flooded, it means something failed. Battery, starter, coils, plugs, wires, grounding points, e-shaft sensor, etc...
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Took off the intake and used some starter fluid to see if it was the spark plugs/ignition system. Was able to get to engine to fire up so long as the starter fluid was being sprayed. Died as soon as it stopped. So it looks like it's a problem with the fuel delivery system. About a month before this problem came up, the engine died for about 10-15 minutes. Didn't overheat, plenty of oil, etc. I found another thread of someone saying that happened to them. They said that their mechanic said it was the fuel pump that caused that, so that's what I'm thinking.
I haven't gotten a chance to take care of it yet, though. Update in about 2 weeks as I've been out of town.
I haven't gotten a chance to take care of it yet, though. Update in about 2 weeks as I've been out of town.
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I have the AEM CAI, so I popped that off and sprayed some past the throttle body. Sounded like a WWII engine starting up, but then died without any of the starter fluid.
Oh and the fuel smell coming from the exhaust turned out to be from my friend's sand rail that he parks behind me (tandem garage). Turns out he spilled some gas somehow and forgot to tell me.
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You gonna eat that?
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It could mean that the engine is already bad. You might try a search ;" Rx8Club, engine overheating" for more details.
Good luck.
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