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Old 01-03-09, 08:43 PM
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CA Car wont start.

Replaced a blown 120A main fuse. tried the removing the egi fuse if the motor was flooded & cranking. even push starting. Nothing. It wants to start and nothing happens. I noticed a small drip on the passenger side....i think its gasoline mixed with oil. i could be wrong.


Oh crap. I havent tried push starting since replacing the fuse. Hmm I'll try that later tonight.


My only guess is the spark plugs. Couldnt even go to work today
Old 01-03-09, 11:00 PM
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as always, first check for any loose hoses first... does it turn over? do you just hear clicking? what do you mean by "it wants to start" ?

I daily drive my FD too... scary thought not being able to start it. keep searching, hope you find out what's wrong.
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You most likely flooded it. Any idea why the fuse blew?
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i heard the clicking. i think it tries to turn over and then start...just doesnt.
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so did u do the spark plugs yet? next best chance of it running.
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going to check the spark plugs/replace them..today after work.
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The dripping on the passenger side is most likely from the excess fuel being pushed out of your exhaust ports. It will have tendency to leak out either at the exhast manifold or at the downpipe connection. Try this procedure with your new spark plugs:

https://www.rx7club.com/showpost.php...44&postcount=2
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thanks so much for the help. car runs like a champ and did a photoshoot tonight. It was the plugs
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