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Old 05-03-12, 04:12 PM
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Car won't start anymore

So, I have a FC3C 91 N/A.

Heres what happened, I was warming up the car like I normally do and let it idle for about 10mins. Can't drive the car around due to no tags. I did have the check engine light on and it has been on for some time now. The car died and I let it sit so I could pull the codes off. Pulling the codes didn't work and I followed the instructions to the T here on the forums FAQ.

I try and start the car again and nothing. Just sounds likes its trying to turn on but seems like no spark is getting through. And my check engine light has also gone away.

could the engine be flooded? Fried EGI? Both? Any advice would be nice. Thanks!
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pull a leading wire off and ground it to the shock tower. see if the spark jumps while you crank. if thats working check for fuel pressure.
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1question about that, where/what is the shock tower? Never had to this before.
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The shock towers (2) flank the engine and house / secure the shock absorbers / springs / struts / suspension assembly. You don't necesarily need to use the shock tower, just any surface that will conduct electricity. Skin works, but I wouldn't recommend it.
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HAHAH! Skin, Hurm, wheres the little kid from down the street that always rings hes bell every morning at 7am.

But I will try and see if I can do it on the spring assembly.
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Turned out to be the fuse. Car is back up and running again.
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