speedjunkie

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I did a search on this but so far I haven't found anything and I'm trying to get it running for this weekend so I can take it down to Florida so my brother can drive it (he had an FB and has never driven an FD). Anyway, I was gone for four months and asked my roommate to start it every couple days, and as far as I know he did except for the last month (I just got back recently). He thought it had a dead battery so he tried to jump it to no avail. So I put a new battery in it and still doesn't start. I checked the fuel pump and it's still working. I checked for spark on the wire end of the rear leading plug and at the spark end of the rear trailing plug and got shocked, along with a spark so I assumed I was getting spark. I've sprayed starting fluid into the throttle body (even after changing to new spark plugs) and still have nothing. I have the plugs in the right places by the way, I made sure of that. I'm about to change the ignitor, but past that I'm not sure what it could be. I hear a loud click when I turn the key to the first position, I can't remember if that's normal. Anyway, any help would be appreciated.

1QWIK7

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so your acc is working?

did anyone mess with the battery terminals while you were gone? cause the connection could be loose..

if your acc are working, then the battery is fine (so to say), but you said you put a new battery so im guessing that your starter is not getting the 12v's or its failing..

if the car turns but doesnt start, could be electrical like your coils etc..

DigDug

If you're getting spark, then the ignitor is working.

Did you try the unflooding procedure? I see you replaced the plugs, which is good, but did you try cranking it with the gas pedal held to the floor?

speedjunkie

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ulost2my7:

All ACC means to me at this point is Air Combat Command so if you could fill me in on what you're referring to...haha. I've looked up that acronym and can't find it yet. My roommate and girlfriend tried to jump the car just before I got back and couldn't, so I replaced the battery and the terminals are tight. It actually cranks strong so I'm not concerned with the starter too much. Thanks for the help though I'll check it out.


DigDug:

I am getting spark but I don't know how strong it is, I only got a quick look at it before I let go due to getting the **** shocked outta me. I'll try the unflooding procedure too. I have cranked it while actuating the gas pedal but not with it constantly pressed to the floor, I'll try that too.

DaveW

I think he meant accessories...

1QWIK7

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yeah thats what i meant

umm so if it cranks but doesnt turn over, it has to be one of 3 things..low or no compression, no fuel or no spark..

BobfisH

or too much fuel!

DigDug

Try unflooding it, and if that doesn't work, replace both leading plugs and try again. You know the "complete" unflooding procedure, right?

speedjunkie

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Actually I don't know the complete procedure. And I've got all new plugs in, and they're in the right places I might add. If I find out what the problem is I'll make sure and post it. Thanks guys.

speedjunkie

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A buddy told me that the ECU has a fuse that might be blown if the check engine light isn't coming on, but it is. And he's not an RX-7 person anyway, but he does auto electrical. I couldn't find a fuse anyway. I turned the key and listened for the fuel pump to prime the lines but I'm not hearing it. I know it works cause I bench checked it the other day, and even though it's quiet I would imagine I'd be able to hear it since I had my ear right on the floor of the "trunk" above the fuel pump. Is there a relay or something other than the fuel pump fuse that could be blown?

DigDug

So everything on the car works, but it just won't fire up?

If the circuit opening relay failed for some reason, then the fuel pump wouldn't be getting power. I doubt the relay just went bad all of a sudden, but you could test it. There's also a 20A FUEL PUMP fuse. Are you sure the fuel pump isn't working?

While you're checking fuses, check 15A ENGINE and the EGI fuse in the box attached to the battery positive terminal.

DigDug

And if the starter is cranking, you might want to try the unflooding procedure. In short, remove the leading plugs, remove the EGI fuse, and holding the gas pedal to the floor, crank it over for 10 seconds. If you see white vapor rising from the engine bay, you're clearing out excess fuel from the chambers. Let it sit for about 30 seconds, then repeat. Keep doing this until you see no more vapor, then replace the plugs and the EGI fuse, and try starting it again.