another CAR WONT START thread HELP PLEASE!

[sil80S13]

ok its a ka24e, theres spark, theres fuel, distributor is good, cap is good, spark plugs good, relays are good fuses are good. replaced the ECT (temp sensor) sensor, still no start. the engine cranks, it starts with starting fluid. i dont know whats wrong i tried everything, do u guys think its timing? or could the ecu be bad?. any help is appreciated. thx
Modified by sil80S13 at 9:59 PM 1/21/2007

[ISUJinX]

Timing's off - or bad gas (since it starts with ether)

[sil80S13]

how wld i chk timing if the car doesnt start? crank it and point a timing fun at it? or ???

[pmkls2]

if it starts with starting fluid then more than likely you have a bad fuel pump. even if it is getting fuel pressure it may not be enough to start the engine on. the only way to know for sure is to do a pressure test on it. also it is possible for it to have a really clogged fuel filter too. i would install a new filter and try it then. if it still is a no go then you really need to get a gauge on it and test the fuel pressure. i cant remember how much pressure is required but im sure somebody else will chime in and answer that question

[rogoman]

i cant remember how much pressure is required but im sure somebody else will chime in and answer that question

The pressure readings should be as follows:At idle with vacuum hose connected on FPR: 33 psiAt idle with vacuum hose disconnected: 43 psi

[sil80S13]

i replaced the fuel pump already, it seems like the fuel pump doesnt prime, for 5 secs, i checked the relay again and the wiring seems ok. im stumped.

[pmkls2]

i will take a look at the schematics tomorrow. do you have access to the schematics ? anyhow it still sounds like a fuel related issue.

[vancouverbc]

If you are not hearing the fuel pump come on for 5 seconds when you turn the key to on(not start), that would narrow the problem.

The ECCS relay and fuel pump relay are both blue beside each other. Switch them to see if that causes your fuel pump to prime. The computer sends ground to the fuel pump relay when it wants the fuel pump on so dont jumper it.

[pm89*]

fuel pump harness ...lol that was my old problem ...since those wires are 17 years old mine were all loose