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crhernandez · 11-19-2013, 04:18 PM

Ok some backstory first:
I have an 89 s13 with a 97 KA in it. It was running fine up until last Friday when I was headed to work. It started up fine and I pulled away from my apartment no problems. About a mile from my apartment it bogged when I tried to give it gas and shut off a few seconds later. Now it won't start. The engine cranks, but won't start. I wasn't hearing the fuel pump prime so I replaced the pump, filter, and relay. Still cranks but won't start. I've searched but can't figure out what else it might be. Any suggestions?

AZRB20 · 11-19-2013, 05:58 PM

check spark, i remember one my spark plug wire popped off the distributor and coil once.

crhernandez · 11-19-2013, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by AZRB20

check spark, i remember one my spark plug wire popped off the distributor and coil once.

Checked spark from all the wires. I'm getting spark from those. Haven't pulled the spark plug itself out to check those yet. Would too low of fuel pressure cause it not to start?

AZRB20 · 11-19-2013, 06:52 PM

If you replaced the pump I doubt it's pressure. Can you feel pressure in the lines to the fuel rail?

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crhernandez · 11-19-2013, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by AZRB20

If you replaced the pump I doubt it's pressure. Can you feel pressure in the lines to the fuel rail?

I haven't tried to feel it. I figured maybe FPR went out and that would cause low pressure. I'll try to feel for it tomorrow when I get the chance.

AZRB20 · 11-19-2013, 06:56 PM

Also confirm you have power at the fuel pump. Make sure it's priming.

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crhernandez · 11-19-2013, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by AZRB20

Also confirm you have power at the fuel pump. Make sure it's priming.

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Yeah, it's priming and has power. And I can smell fuel when I crank the car, so I know it's pumping. That's why my next guess was the fpr

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AZRB20 · 11-19-2013, 07:36 PM

Only way to tell is with a gauge

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crhernandez · 11-19-2013, 07:37 PM

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Only way to tell is with a gauge

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Yeah, I'm trying to find a friend with one now so I don't have to go buy it

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Spindrift · 11-19-2013, 08:13 PM

Check your plugs for fuel. Had a 240 do something similar to this once, had an injector go wide open and start dumping fuel. replaced the injector and did it again. Ran the ground outside the harness(friends advice) and never had that problem again.

11-19-2013, 04:18 PM	#1
crhernandez Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: So Cal Age: 27 Posts: 9 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	KA won't start Ok some backstory first: I have an 89 s13 with a 97 KA in it. It was running fine up until last Friday when I was headed to work. It started up fine and I pulled away from my apartment no problems. About a mile from my apartment it bogged when I tried to give it gas and shut off a few seconds later. Now it won't start. The engine cranks, but won't start. I wasn't hearing the fuel pump prime so I replaced the pump, filter, and relay. Still cranks but won't start. I've searched but can't figure out what else it might be. Any suggestions?

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11-19-2013, 05:58 PM	#2
AZRB20 Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Arizona Age: 34 Posts: 109 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	check spark, i remember one my spark plug wire popped off the distributor and coil once.

11-19-2013, 06:52 PM	#4
AZRB20 Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Arizona Age: 34 Posts: 109 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	If you replaced the pump I doubt it's pressure. Can you feel pressure in the lines to the fuel rail? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11-19-2013, 06:56 PM	#6
AZRB20 Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Arizona Age: 34 Posts: 109 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Also confirm you have power at the fuel pump. Make sure it's priming. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11-19-2013, 07:36 PM	#8
AZRB20 Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Arizona Age: 34 Posts: 109 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Only way to tell is with a gauge Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11-19-2013, 08:13 PM	#10
Spindrift Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Jacksonville,NC Age: 36 Posts: 11 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Check your plugs for fuel. Had a 240 do something similar to this once, had an injector go wide open and start dumping fuel. replaced the injector and did it again. Ran the ground outside the harness(friends advice) and never had that problem again.