i just bought an 86 2+2. it drove great for about a week. then i got in it about to go to work and it wouldnt start. so i called in and started trying to figure out the problem. i started with the the fuel pump. it did not cut on. so i ran a wire on a toggle switch. finally got it to kick on. then the starter wouldnt turn, its like its locked up. so i went and bought a new solenoid. still didnt work. then i beat on the starter for a minute and got it to start working. (still didnt start) i tried the unflooding method, same situation it did not start. the last thing i tried to look at was the spark. there was no spark what so ever. the coils are good, and so are the plugs.could it be a bad relay? or a bad fuse somewhere? all of the fuses under the hood were fine and so were the ones at the floor board. im pretty much lost. could anyone please help?

symptoms of the rx:
fuel pump wouldnt turn on
starter wouldnt work
and most importantly no spark.

please help me!! i need this car to run. i just blew my other car up. so im kinda in a bad spot

 

Blown EGI fuse?

 

Disconnect the white plug to the leading coil that has two wires and w/key to on check for voltage on the Black/Yellow as it should have battery voltage. Tell us what you find.

 

thank ill let you know how it goes. iwont be back to the car till monday. thank you for your help. ill keep yall posted on what happens

 

If that's the case then make sure the 40amp EGI INJ fuse in the engine fuse box is good as well as the 15 amp Engine fuse in the interior fuse box. Engine fuse powers the Main relay and the Circuit Opening relay among other item(s). Circuit Opening relay governs the fuel pump and the Main relay helps to power the coils.

Fuel pump does not turn on w/key to on with the engine off unless something else is done to the car. Jumpering the fuel check connector or opening up the AFM vane will turn the pump on w/key to on, engine off.

 

ok cool. thanks for the advise it was really needed. haha i also noticed my power windows do not work anymore?? could that have something to do with it? im going to work on the car tomorrow and see if i can get it to start. i blew the motor in my 300z today so i really need it to run so wish me luck!

 

Power windows use the 30 amp power window fuse found in the interior fuse box.

 

i must have a big short somewhere or something. its like theyre not getting power. the fuse is still good. but i dont know. im just going to rip it all out tom. and see what i can come up with. thanks for this advise man. it was for sure needed. i really like this forum. not near as many dicks on this forum as many of the forums ive been on before. everyones friendly and no so rude to the noobs lol thanks for the advise for real man

 

im currently getting the click of death. click. click. click. but theres no vrrrmmmm after lol theres not even a "aaahh aaahhh aahhh". its just click click click hahaha role start vrrrmmmm!!!

 

well hopefully theres a vvrrrmmm after tom. mornin

 

What's clicking? windows,starter,?????????

With key to "on" do your wipers and or turn signals work?

 

cool bro

 

no luck. but today i got the pump to come on by its self. i have a guy coming to look at it tomorow. and hopefully he can fix it. i replaced all of the fusible links. all of the fuses are good. the starter worked one time got it to turn over and then the starter just died. and started smoking.
im not sure if the wipers and turn signals work or not.. ill get back with you on that one in the morning.
thanks for all the help. if i knew how to rep you guys id rep the hell out of you
i will give someone my z to fix my shitbox. lol

 

Look for a good shop in your area and do your research or youll have one headache

 

yea i found a guy that will do it. i just didnt wanna dig to far into my pocket but i have no choice now. he said he could fix it within 2 days. so i guess thats what im going to do.

 

Hey Never,
Sorry to hear about the troubles. Let us know what he finds out. I'd appreciate it

 

i defiantly will. i hope its something simple. im using a rental car, a kia, haha im getting laughed at. my buddys keep sayin "you blew your z up,and your rx isnt running. and your driving a kia! i never thought id see you driving that, all you have is sporty cars" but hey maybe i can get the rx going again before the end of this weekend. thanks for all the advise yall! its greatly appreciated

 

so i took my rx to a shop a week ago and they havnt lifted a finger on it yet. its really starting to **** me off. so now, tomorrow im taking it to a more reputable shop and they said it could be fixed within 2 days. the mechanic is actually a family friend he is really cool, so hopefully hes not bullshiting around like the other guys

 

got the "red bitch" back lol. running beautifully. knock on wood. i walked in the shop, after he called me and told he that he was done, and the first thing he said was "who ever did this motor swap was an idiot. there were all kinds of wiring done the wrong way. but don't sweat it. i got it all straightened out for you." so he rewired the car for me. the right way. so now all i have to deal with is the crappy battery. should be getting a new one tomorrow. if any one is around Henry county in GA i highly recommend this guy. he is 100% real with you and doesn't bullshit around. pm me if you need a number for him