Car Wont Turn Over
Apr 14, 2006, 01:20 PM
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Car Wont Turn Over
Last night I drove from NYC to Vermont, about a 5 hours drive. I stopped about half way and got dinner. Car was fine no weird noises or anything. I park it in the drive way and turn it off. This morning I went to go move it and I turned the key for as long as I normally do and the car started to turn over ran for about 2 seconds and then died. Now when i turn the key it is just the starter trying to turn over the engine. I let it sit and unpluged the batter for about 5 min and when back and it started to start, but still nothing. I briefly checked all the hoses and did see anything out of the ordinary. I am confused some help would be great!
BTY I have full I/C piping, full TB w/o the cat, SMC Alky, MBC, DV, and a custom dynoflash tune.
BTY I have full I/C piping, full TB w/o the cat, SMC Alky, MBC, DV, and a custom dynoflash tune.
Apr 14, 2006, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by The442GTO
Now when i turn the key it is just the starter trying to turn over the engine.
Originally Posted by The442GTO
The motor is not turning over.
Apr 14, 2006, 01:53 PM
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The fuses looked good. The spark plugs looked like a light tan color and were sandpaperish feeling. Is this normal? I know that black and white are bad colors for sparkplugs, but i dont know about this. I am running around 23 psi or so. I have not changed the plugs since I got the alky which was like 7000 miles or so back. Also last night I was driving pretty fast (Because it was Vermont and there are not a lot of cops on the road). Any help would be great!
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Apr 14, 2006, 04:53 PM
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Well I just put in new plugs gaped the same as the ones before and still nothing. The engine is cranking but it is not turning over. I listened while somebody else tried turning the key, and I did not hear any weird sounds or clicks. Any help?
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Apr 15, 2006, 08:54 AM
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I had the same thing happen to me in my 85 honda accord.....Timing belt blew right as I pulled into a parking lot....only way I found out was to remove the oil cap and peer inside making sure the cams were spinning (while my friend cranked it over)......it would crank over....but never start. Take a looksy inside with the oil cap is off while your friend cranks it for you....grab a flash light just in case. Just a thought.
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Originally Posted by The442GTO
Yup the car has power and everything runs electronically. I think i might check the fuel pump. I have a 255. Any other suggestions would be great!
just listen for the pump to purge when you turn the key. If you dont hear it...thats the culprit