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S13drifthatch
05-08-2014, 10:38 PM
So my car won't start. It turns over for days and will want to start but just won't.
I initially thought It was a fuel issue but after replacing the fuel pump relay, the fuel filter, and the fuel pump. And there's plenty of gas in the car for you smart asses who are just going to ask if there's gas in the car.
So I'm kind of at a loss for what it could be I pulled a spark plug out didn't look to white or burnt. I also looked for a code but all I could do was a engine off test obviously and all that came up was engine temp sensor.
So let me know of any ideas.
Thanks in advance.
Dboyizmlg
05-08-2014, 10:53 PM
Check for spark!
Then double check you getting fuel pressure.
PedroJG
05-08-2014, 11:47 PM
what he said! ^^^ I was having the same problem, pull out your spark plugs and check for spark, if you aren't getting any spark then work your way backwards. For example Spark plugs, Ignition wires, distributor, etc. And just run test on all of them until you find the source of your problem. Hope that helps!
ZaK687
05-09-2014, 12:33 AM
Did you mess with the timing at all?
indomiekid1
05-09-2014, 07:11 AM
what zak said, have you checked your timing?
S13drifthatch
05-09-2014, 05:35 PM
I checked for spark I have spark. I learned the hard way lol.
The only thing I notice is I can't hear the fuel pump kick on when the car
Is turned to the on position. I've already replaced the pump and the relay and the fuel filter. I couldn't hear it before I changed the pump as well.
So I don't know. I haven't messed with my timing at all. Maybe that could be it. But wouldn't it just run like shit if it was slightly off? But still run regardless.
Dboyizmlg
05-09-2014, 07:23 PM
Well you replaced the relay, but you didn't meantion the fuse.
Check your fuse is ok.
Also is this an S13 or S14?
S13drifthatch
05-09-2014, 08:04 PM
I have not checked the fuel pump fuse. I didn't know there was one.
I tried to look up where it is but couldn't find any real answer.
And it is an s13 twin cam.
ZaK687
05-09-2014, 10:11 PM
I just hardwired my pump to power source with a switch. Works like a charm.
Dboyizmlg
05-10-2014, 12:59 AM
S13 chassis have a fuel pump fuse next to the relay.
If I remember correctly it's a 10AMP fuse.
If you don't know which one it is, just check all the fuses to see if any are blown (should only be like 7-10 fuses there I believe).
S13drifthatch
05-10-2014, 02:53 PM
I turns out it was the little connector piece in the back by the fuel pump. It just had really crappy connection and wouldn't kick the pump on.
Thanks for all the help
Almmondz
05-11-2014, 03:01 PM
Im having a similar problem with my s13 hatch I put a new fuel pump in it. Started it it ran for like 30 sec and cut off went and checked fuses and the fuel pump fuse was blown any ideas what is causing that
Almmondz
05-11-2014, 03:02 PM
And I tried switching one of the egi relays with another one (horn) and it still blows.
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