Rx-7Shadow

my fc wont start it turns over but it wont start any ideas do u think that is it flooded or it might be something else

Note
it is an 88
i tryed to push start it n it wont work
i tryed to jump start it n it wont work
i cleaned the spark plugs n still wont start
i also used starting fluid
i think i will try to put some atf on motor oil what is better

thanx for reading

LAN

iTrader: (1)

The last time my car didn't start, but was cranking..
I checked for sparks & fuel.
Then the main fuse, and there was a ground wire close to the fuel filter that fell
off "just because the previous owner or whoever didnt put the ring terminal in the bolt, just wedged it, and I went onto some rough roads.

I don't know about putting too much of that ATF or oil in the combustion..
I think that's for like ''stuck seals or flooding?" I'd rather cut the fuel if it's flooded and some dry spark plugs-- probably all soaked in oil or whatever you put in there...

Aaron Cake

iTrader: (1)

Have you checked for spark? Fuel? Any of the basics?

If the engine has spark, fuel and compression it will run. One of those is missing.

VAXHeadroom

Check the FC FAQ for 'flooding'. There's a procedure linked to in there on how to put ATF in the spark plug holes to create compression. I've had to do it twice.

GoodLuck!

Emory

Rx-7Shadow

well i just got all new spark plugs for it so yea they should work right?

yea where is that cord thing located i guess it might be it because the engine just cut off n stuff

Rx-7Shadow

i didnt have a chance to do that because the car is not at my house i can do it this weekend because i did alot of research on the flooding crap

Aaron Cake

iTrader: (1)

The plugs might work but if the coils are providing no power then they won't fire.



Huh?

Rx-7Shadow

well how do i no if the coil works or not

Rx-7Shadow

do u noe what the problem might be other then flooding or what is the best thing to do about it plz i really need help

elnots

If you're going to do the ATF in the combustion I'd recommend using mopar combustion chamber cleaner.

Aaron Cake

iTrader: (1)

Pull a spark plug from the engine. Connect it to the plug cable and then place it on the upper intake manifold so that the metal of the plug is toughing the metal of the intake. Get in an crank the car. Does the plug spark?

After that, head down to a local library and pick up a copy of "Auto Repair For Dummies".

joe2dmax

press the gas all the way to the floor........ this will somehow disengage fuel to be "dumped" to the engine...

try turning it over for 30 seconds....

then try to start it again.. see if it starts now.. chances are you car is flooded.

motoman93117

and be sure to rev to 3000rpm tjen turn off and depress you accelerator to the floor when turning your car off