I don't even know where to begin to try diagnosing the problem. It's certainly got gas, and the battery is fine because whenever I turn the key it chirps, but the engine just won't turn over. Any other obvious things I'm missing to check? Or perhaps the problem is bigger than I think..
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Any CELs?
You've got to give us at least something to work with...MRT
37.5 MPG, AC on, cruising at 80.
30.0 MPG, AC on, aggressively driving around 90.
27.5 MPG, no AC, cruising at 90 with occasional gridlock. 40 degrees Fahrenheit
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Originally posted by Tippey764Originally posted by deevergote -
True..well, no CEL's. When I stick the key in and try to start it, all it does is repeatedly chirp until I bring the key back to the on position. It makes it seem like the engine isn't even responding or attempting to start. I've tried doing a running start and that didn't prove either. I've tried jumping and neither did that..lolComment
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Chirping is the chimes you hear when the key is in?MRT
37.5 MPG, AC on, cruising at 80.
30.0 MPG, AC on, aggressively driving around 90.
27.5 MPG, no AC, cruising at 90 with occasional gridlock. 40 degrees Fahrenheit
Lots of DIY videos specifically for our car
Get some awesome wipers! <-- It's a DIY
Originally posted by Tippey764Originally posted by deevergoteComment
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Yeah, there are so many ways to describe it, lol.
The quick couple times you hear it "chirp" before the engine comes to life. That sound.Comment
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Type of car?
Mostly looking for Auto or manual, but be specific so others can help.MRT
37.5 MPG, AC on, cruising at 80.
30.0 MPG, AC on, aggressively driving around 90.
27.5 MPG, no AC, cruising at 90 with occasional gridlock. 40 degrees Fahrenheit
Lots of DIY videos specifically for our car
Get some awesome wipers! <-- It's a DIY
Originally posted by Tippey764Originally posted by deevergoteComment
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Oh, it doesn't, I was just trying to describe the sound I would hear when trying to start the car. I just hear the chirp repeatedly, car never starts.Originally posted by DariuszZ View Post
It's a 5 spd '90 ex.Comment
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Is the engine getting fuel?
Is the engine getting spark?
Is the engine getting air?
It needs all of those 3 things to run. It will run if it has them, and it will not if one is missing. Determine which is missing, and it will make it MUCH easier to figure out what is wrong.
In the meantime, clean and tighten all battery and ground connections.
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I'm pretty sure it's getting spark, and certain it's getting fuel. But air may be the issue. Is there any possible way to make sure that each of these, individually, are working?Comment
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im trying to find that sticky post for him where its explained the procedure to check for air, spark, fuel. Do you know where it is??Originally posted by deevergote View Post
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There it is. http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showpost...05&postcount=1Comment
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Take the spark plug out, connect it to the wire and ground the metal part. Have a friend crank the engine and watch for spark.Originally posted by Ale_Malo View Post
The other ones, I'm not 100% on my methods.MRT
37.5 MPG, AC on, cruising at 80.
30.0 MPG, AC on, aggressively driving around 90.
27.5 MPG, no AC, cruising at 90 with occasional gridlock. 40 degrees Fahrenheit
Lots of DIY videos specifically for our car
Get some awesome wipers! <-- It's a DIY
Originally posted by Tippey764Originally posted by deevergoteComment
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Spark and fuel are more likely. If you're sure it's getting spark, the spark may not be strong enough (a weak battery connection, be it loose or dirty, could be enough to turn the engine, but not start it... I've had that happen personally.) Are you POSITIVE it has fuel?
It's highly unlikely that the engine isn't getting air, unless the throttle plate somehow isn't opening.
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You guys are a great help.
I'm gonna take the thread and try a few of these things.
Hopefully I can get back to you shortly with a positive update.
Really appreciate it!Comment
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If you can determine what the engine isn't getting, it'll most certainly make it easier to figure out the problem!
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