[V8] Usual suspects for no start V8?

Michael Larosa Jr Mc.Larosa at Sun.COM
Wed Aug 11 16:07:51 EDT 2004


all, good thoughts.....


Mike, pull a few plugs, see if they are black and wet, perhaps fouled...



Matt Smith wrote:
> Mine used to do this. Does it smell very rich? The Fuel Pressure Regulator
> was my problem. I also cleaned the Idle Stabilizer Valve and replaced the O2
> sensor.
> 
> -Matt
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: v8-bounces at audifans.com [mailto:v8-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of
> Mike Arman
> Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 3:44 PM
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> Subject: [V8] Usual suspects for no start V8?
> 
> 
> 
> 
> What are the usual suspects for a no-start V8?
> 
> Battery died, replaced with new one, now won't start.
> 
> Cranks fine, all dash lights OK, seems like it is TRYING to start, but just 
> won't "catch".
> 
> Or should I just make the jumper and test light and pull the codes?
> 
> Best Regards,
> 
> Mike Arman 
> 
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