FC3S-NovaStyle

about 1 week ago, my car start then die, later it wont start just crank, i changed fuel pump, new spark plugs, and new fuel filter, what could be the problem?

igottafc

iTrader: (6)

did you check you EGI fuse? put plug wire in the wrong spot? do you have spark? get a compression test too to see if your #'s are within spec -alex

FC3S-NovaStyle

7 bar comp test, EFI fuses seem good, spark plugs wires in the wrong spot? i do have spark that for sure and she been parked for almost 2 weeks now

FC3S-NovaStyle

check the plugs wires in the right spot, fuses seem old but not burned

enrique

dead battery perhaps?

FC3S-NovaStyle

fully charged..

J-Rat

iTrader: (2)

flooded..

FC3S-NovaStyle

not flooded already checked.

FC3S-NovaStyle

does rotary act up like wont start if they sit for too long without running?

J-Rat

iTrader: (2)

How did you check for flooding?

jinx22630

It's flooded. Pull the EGI fuse, crank for a few seconds, then put it back in and try to start it.

rinse, lather repeat.

FC3S-NovaStyle

it's not flooded i know that for sure..the car trying to crank hard, but kickin out greyish smoke.. any idea?

Mr rx-7 tt

iTrader: (5)

pour a cap full of oil into the UIM...

FC3S-NovaStyle

where is the UIM?

SirCygnus

iTrader: (1)

its the upper intake manifold.

FC3S-NovaStyle

NVM where the UIM, sort of figure that out now but how do i go in doing the cap full of oil procedure.. thnx

neptuneRX

make sure your AFM is plugged in

FC3S-NovaStyle

i check the AFM it is plugged in

neptuneRX

bad starter relay? can't think of anything else.... how's your ECU?

FC3S-NovaStyle

no idea on the ECU condition. the starter seem fine about a week ago, i havent start the car till today.

jinx22630

Yes, but how do you KNOW for sure it's not flooded?
Did you pull the plugs? You said that you left it sitting for an extended period of time, maybe you have a leaky injector. Just humor me and pull the EGI fuse and do the un-flooding procedure.

This sounds just like my GXL, that's why I feel this strongly about it

FC-ROCKER-KC

when my na didnt start after it had been sitting for a couple days, i had to run jumper cables, and turn it over for like 5 minutes, i just stuff the gas, then it would start sputtering then i would tap the gas and it fired right up....after a fat cloud of smoke....

FC-ROCKER-KC

of coarse the plugs would get fouled a little bit

FC-ROCKER-KC

it sounds a little crazy/dumb but it worked

FC3S-NovaStyle

i knew she would start but i crank and crank but still she wont fire up. I'll try the unflood procedure then give it a shot again.