1988 5KSQ in Manhattan Won't Start

[quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk (Phil Payne)]

In message <012b01bd7aef$7c434e00$2cd6a4cf@default> "Fred Munro" writes:
>
> >Any recommendations for troubleshooting a "no start" condition for this
> >car?  Any anomalies peculiar to this car for which I should check before
> >the usual troubleshooting procedures?  The battery is good, and the starter
> >cranks the engine over.  However, the engine won't catch - not even a cough
> >or sputter.  The car has been sitting for 3 days in a very humid and wet
> >atmosphere.  I tried cranking for about 3 hours (off and on).  The battery
> >is getting weaker.  I won't try it again for awhile.  As you can tell from
> >my description, I suspect electrical - no spark.  Is this car known for
> >this condition?  The forecast here is for rain and humidity for the next
> >few days.

> Christopher;
>
>     Check for spark and fuel. A bad fuel pump check valve or a bad fuel pump
> is a more common cause of no-start on these cars than high tension ignition
> wiring, but cover all bases. Do you have normal compression (does the engine
> turn over at normal speed and sound normal while turning over)?

Pull the codes.  You have to spin the engine for five seconds, leave
the ignition switched on, and stick a fuse in the top of the fuel pump
relay.  The procedure is well documented in one of Scott Mockry's web
pages.  This will tell you if the ECU is inhibiting starting.  Othewise,
it's the classic fuel, air and spark trinity.

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