[V8] Usual suspects for no start V8?

[Michael Larosa Jr]

that was gonna be next suggestion :)

Mike,


Ed Kellock wrote:
> 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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