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Old 07-05-14, 01:43 PM
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I have been working on an 89 non-turbo recently. It has a new battery, spark plugs and cables. It will crank but very slow when it is. I know you have to check Fuel, air, and spark which I have. I was planning on a compression test but every where I've looked it says to get the engine to operating temp. So does anyone have any tips on how to go about running a compression test on an engine that won't start right now.
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Yep..fully charged battery and disregard Step #1.
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Would the anti theft be screwed up if the head lights flash while tring to start
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The alarm system would prevent the car from turning over if it were doing its job.
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Did u get the car to start?
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Yea i got it started today. It was the fuel pump. When i was listening for it i heard power going to it but didn't think of the pump itself.
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Well I was asking cuz I have an 88 and I can't get it to start but, I already replace the whole fuel system.
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What all have you checked?
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Has it ran since the engine swap? If it is the one with a sylvia heart in it you refering to.
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Originally Posted by misterstyx69
Yep..fully charged battery and disregard Step #1.
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I will keep this in mind.
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