Car wont start after removing fuel rail...

[suprarx7nut]

Well I have a new problem now. I got the rear mount switched out which meant taking off the intake mani/fuel rail. Now I put itback together and it doesn't start. It just cranks and cranks.

No engine codes, there is fuel pressure at the rail/fuel line junction, the FPR hose is bone dry though. What could it be?

I gave the pump a while to accumulate pressure and everything before starting but no luck.

ANY IDEAS?

Once again, thanks for the tips!

[accordztech]

so u took off the intake manifold as well?? did you replace the gaskets?

sometimes it takes a few tries to get the car to start when removing the fuel rail. did u connect all the injectors back?

[suprarx7nut]

Ya, i used new gaskets (of course ) and yes, all the injectors are in place and firmly seated.

I've been cranking it for about 10 times at 5-10 secs each try and still nothing.

It doesn't even sputter or start to do anything.

[NAiL05]

Did you hook up the injectors all the wiring?

[suprarx7nut]

Ya, but I think I'll take them off and then put them back on, just to be sure.

[suprarx7nut]

New Information!!!

So my CEL does NOT come on with the key in the on position.

SOOOOO, i take it this means i have a bad fuse or relay, correct?

I checked all the fuses and they're good. So I'm guessing i have a bad relay

How can i check the relay and where would it be?

**Found my info for relay repair.

[bruno8747]

ECU Ground? Did you connect it back?

[cp[mike]]

ah yes! ecu ground is under the thermostat!!! make sure thats got a clean, fresh connection... use sandpaper if necessary

[img]http://www.****.com/pics/tstatground.jpg[/img]

[Dani Filth]

i never knew that ground was there. good to know!

do you hear the telltale click of the main relay when you turn the key to the on position? you may have removed the intake manifold and fuel rail but that doesnt necessarily mean that you created the problem. it could be a coincidence.

[suprarx7nut]

ah yes! ecu ground is under the thermostat!!! make sure thats got a clean, fresh connection... use sandpaper if necessary

[img]http://www.****.com/pics/tstatground.jpg[/img]

If you could hug people over the internet I think I would.

I remember seeing that now but i don't remember putting it back on. I'm going to go try it now.

THANKS!!!!!

*EDIT: It runs!!! Its a little rough and I have a leak in a radiator hose that i got too rough with but it runs!!!!

THANKS A MILLION!!!!!!!!

[accordztech]

lol i forgot about that.

did you have spark when u didnt have that connected? im courious.

[suprarx7nut]

lol i forgot about that.

did you have spark when u didnt have that connected? im courious.

Well I'm quite the amatuer and dont even know how to *properly* check for spark, so I'm not sure. But it's running well now, changed plugs back to the originals (NGK) and tightened the fiv and it purrs!!!

[Fake Thug]

Well I'm quite the amatuer and dont even know how to *properly* check for spark, so I'm not sure. But it's running well now, changed plugs back to the originals (NGK) and tightened the fiv and it purrs!!!

good job!!, but you might want to check your oil dipstick for traces of fuel just in case

[suprarx7nut]

good job!!, but you might want to check your oil dipstick for traces of fuel just in case

...eh?

Why would I have fuel in my oil? I'm confuzzled. I never had the oil cap open while messing with the rail...? Educate me, please.

I checked it yesterday and it seemed all good.