[V8] Usual suspects for no start V8?

[Ed Kellock]

Have you tried to start it with the throttle wide open?  If you smell
gas and if there is some suspicion that the engine is flooded, then
it's worth a try.

On Wed, 11 Aug 2004 16:07:48 -0400, Michael Larosa Jr <mc.larosa at sun.com> wrote:
> 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
> > To: v8 at audifans.com
> > 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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