'95 Q cranks but doesn't start.

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NextG50
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Joined: Mon Mar 15, 2021 9:41 am
Car: 1995 Infiniti Q45t
Location: Long Island (New York)

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My 1995 Q will crank over fine but won't start. It was running fine when I last drove it a month or 2 ago. I've been overseas since May and the car has been sitting for all that time. It cranks over fine and I hear the fuel pump prime when I put the key in the on position. I've never had this issue in the past and the car has always started quickly until now. I'm about to go pull off the decorative covers to check for spark, but that's going to be a total pain in the a** because the throttle body, AC refrigerant lines, and ABS module are in the way. Are there any common issues that cause this? I feel like I'm missing something.

When I leave the car sitting for long periods of time I disconnect the negative terminal on the battery as to not run it down.

In the past I've had issues with the MAF sensor due to cold solder joints.

Any help would be appreciated.


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NextG50
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Joined: Mon Mar 15, 2021 9:41 am
Car: 1995 Infiniti Q45t
Location: Long Island (New York)

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I sprayed starting fluid into the intake and it still won't start

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VStar650CL
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Spark is next, but check your ignition and start fuses before you go pulling stuff apart. It wouldn't be the first time something zapped after being reconnected.

I dunno if anyone had access to the vehicle in your absence, but if so, make sure nobody hammered a potato up your tailpipe or something dumb like that.


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