[V8] '90 V8 No-start condition - need suggestions...

Enzeder enzeder at comcast.net
Mon Mar 8 04:22:27 EST 2004


Hi Jeremy,
         I sorta was assuming that about the RPM sensor as there was still 
a spark.

I thought the V8 would run even if the O2 sensor was missing.

The car cranks, but won't start.  I did do the 15 sec routine, but no codes 
came up., Battery is in good condition, but I connected a jump start pack 
as a boost.

Thanks,
Arryn


At 08:13 PM 3/7/2004 -0800, Jeremy Ward wrote:
>You can get the RPM sensor code if the engine isn't running (BTDT).  Try
>cranking the engine for 15sec and then pulling the codes (this is what
>is suggested if the engine won't run.)
>
>I am not sure why the car would start after pulling and replacing the O2
>sensor, but you might want to start there...
>
>What does the car do when you turn the key?  If it does nothing, make
>sure the AT selector is showing in Park on the dash...  Battery full
>charge?  Have you tried to jump start it?
>
>HTH,
>
>- Jeremy
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Enzeder [mailto:enzeder at comcast.net]
>Sent: Sunday, March 07, 2004 7:15 PM
>To: v8 at audifans.com
>Subject: [V8] '90 V8 No-start condition - need suggestions...
>
>Howdi folks,
>         I took the O2 sensor out to take a look.  As it was fairly new
>(few years
>old), I put it back in.  Now the car won't start.
>
>What I've done:
>
>1. Pulled the codes - the only code that came out was for G28 - engine
>speed sensor.  I followed the directions to test this, and it was fine,
>and
>there is a spark.  Apparently, if the ignition or engine speed sensors
>are
>bad, the car won't start, but I'm not sure what prevents the car from
>starting.  Anyone know?
>
>2. Performed output tests for the ECU.  All results were normal.
>
>3. Tested the fuel pump relay and fuel pump and everything tested ok.
>No
>shorts, relay works, fuses are ok, etc.
>
>4. Looked at the timing belt (I was afraid maybe it was stripped).
>There's
>about 35K miles on it.
>
>
>Does anyone one know exactly where ground connection 87 is?  It's listed
>as
>"Welded, in rear harness".  I'm guessing that's somewhere behind the B
>pillar, but where???
>
>Thanks,
>Arryn
>
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