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keepitmovin
05-31-2002, 08:05 AM
Similar to my last post i found a 90 240 ugly backseat interior brakes need to be fixed in the back and perhaps the timing belt for $1900 1200000 miles. It was running great all around and the guy drove about 1 hour drive to see me. Well now it wont start on and off. Its not the battery cause the car cranks good but it just dosent start. We started it a couple times by pushing the gas and keeping it idle bt now not even that works what should i do. PLEASE HELP!  Thanks

JEdubz
05-31-2002, 08:39 AM
There wasnt really enough information for me to help you much, plus I don't even own a car..
but heres a few common things to remember.
If you turn the key, and here a series of clicks, your battery is dead. If you turn the key, and here a small crank, but the big engine isn't getting power, then your starter motor is messed. If your car soudns like an old man about to die reving and attempting to get going (but never succeeding) you may have a few problems. You could not have enough gas in the tank (but I would really have to flame you bad if that's the case). Also you could have an ignition problem in your sparks. Often when spark plugs and sprk plug wires are covered in char and soot (mostly from overly rich fuel/air ratio), they won't supply full spark to the engine, therefor insufficient combustion. Try popping out a few sparks and cleaning and checking them. Sometimes the removal of the carbon deposits will be enough to supply full ignition. You also could have a serious oil problem but I doubt that, from the way you describe it.

sykikchimp
05-31-2002, 09:08 AM
just remember there are three things a motor must have.  Spark, Air, and Gas.  

Check your plugs and wires, and make sure everything is in spec, and seated right.  Test.  You can check for spark to.  (if you need help, ask)  This is usually where the problem lies.

Then check your fuel filter (just replace, it's cheap), and fuel lines.  Make sure there are no leaks.

Then check your intake for blockage.  from the Filter to the Throttle Body.