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Old 08-04-2005, 07:32 PM
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fuel and spark but no start

alright im getting fuel and spark but my car wont start. just replaced fuel pump and filter. What could it be could it just be a weak ignition coil?
Old 08-05-2005, 04:25 AM
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Did you do anything else to the car? Have you checked the timing?
Old 08-05-2005, 07:57 AM
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takes fuel, spark, and timing to get an engine to run.....
Old 08-05-2005, 10:50 PM
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it runs if i shoot some starting fluid down the throttle body but i dont know its on my buddies 92 rs
Old 08-05-2005, 11:22 PM
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it runs if i shoot some starting fluid down the throttle body but i dont know its on my buddies 92 rs
Does it stay running? If it doesn't you're not getting fuel.
Old 08-07-2005, 02:25 PM
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I'm with RGARCIA on that one.
Old 08-07-2005, 07:52 PM
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haha yah thats what it was! The sending unit is broken which he didnt tell me and it was just outta gas. easiest thing but always think of the hardest possibily of the problem
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