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Old 10-20-05, 02:45 AM
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Its called "List everything that can keep an S5 N/A from starting."

So far I have checked:

Compression- I checked it as prescribed on kevin landers site with the piston engine tester.
Fuel pressure- I checked it coming out of the filter, and with the UIM off I checked it coming out of the primary rail.
Spark- With the CAS removed, but still plugged in and ignition switch in run position, I turned the worm gear on the CAS and watched for spark on a spare plug in both the leading plug wires.
Injectors firing- While turning the CAS I had the primary injectors plugged in one at a time and heard both "clicking".

I have been troubleshooting this car for about two weeks now and am on the verge of giving up. So if you have any ideas what so ever please share them.
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if you have air, fuel, compression, and propper timing there's no reason why it wouldn't fire.

You may hear the injectors click, but how do you know they're firing? I would suggest spraying some raw fuel or starter fluid or B12 into the take and try starting it.
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flooded perhaps? i got mine supreamely flooded one time and actually had to hold the key into the start position for 20-30 seconds. btw pull the fuel pump fuse when you do this, dont need extra.
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So the injectors can be "clicking" but not really firing? What would cause this. I mean if the solenoid is getting a trigger signal and it is making a clicking sound, how can it not be opening?

And I have a fuel cut switch and I have tried several times to unflood it and start it.
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An unplugged AFM?
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Not only is it plugged in, it is brand new.
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I'm assuming its turning over. Are you able to get in running using the gas pedal? I had a problem where the car would not start without giving it gas, turned out to be a pretty big vacuum leak.
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Originally Posted by rOt0rHeAd
Not only is it plugged in, it is brand new.

are you sure its the right one? i bought one one time and put it in and my car wouldnt start so i put my old one back in and she fired right up
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It ran for about a week with the new AFM before I started have all this trouble with the car not starting.
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