1991 LS.. Poor student about to lose my mind
09-09-06, 11:02 AM
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Has the car been plugged into a diagnostic computer for evaluation? While some symptoms can be diagnosed without this machine, this seems to be a complicated issue and the search-replace routines are proving futile and $$.
Without an error code/s, you may well wind up replacing far too many unnecesary parts.
I'd say cut the losses and move on.
Without an error code/s, you may well wind up replacing far too many unnecesary parts.
I'd say cut the losses and move on.
09-10-06, 04:14 PM
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Hey... have you had your crankshaft position sensor verified to be functional? Also check the wiring harness it's attached to. I've had this problem on another car and that's what it turned out to be.
You may need to bite the bullet and take it to the dealership, or at least a qualified independent shop. Good luck!
You may need to bite the bullet and take it to the dealership, or at least a qualified independent shop. Good luck!
09-10-06, 09:14 PM
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I can't help with your problem since it is obvious from reading your post that you are more mechanically inclined than I am but i can save you some money in the short term.
Join AAA for Gods sake & get your towing cost down to reasonable. AAA Platinum now has 200 mile service for free & you get 3 of those per year.
183,000 on my 94 LS
Note: As I re-read it is ofcourse not free to join AAA but if you join at the Platinum level you warrant up to 200 miles of free towing.
Join AAA for Gods sake & get your towing cost down to reasonable. AAA Platinum now has 200 mile service for free & you get 3 of those per year.
183,000 on my 94 LS
Note: As I re-read it is ofcourse not free to join AAA but if you join at the Platinum level you warrant up to 200 miles of free towing.
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09-11-06, 07:04 AM
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09-11-06, 10:41 AM
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You replaced too many parts without investigating properly. You used a bunch of sade tree mechanics.
go back to the basics. It cranks doesn't start. well. there are only 3 things why a car will not start.
1.Fuel
2.Electricity
3. Air
go from the cheapest to the most expensive. 2nd diagnose from the source to the end.
1. u replace the fuel pump...did u know if it was broken? did u ever ask and find out if there was fuel coming out of every injector? if yes...then the fuel is making it. if no...then start tracing the fuel system.
2. u reorganize the wirings why? again...did u even look if there is a spark ? if there is a spark + fuel and its not starting ...well no air.
there are very few possibility why a car will not start. There is alot more possibility when a car is underperforming.
here is my tip....look for spark, test fuel pressure, remove all air ducts so that u can see the throttle. t here is no way in hell that car will not start if all 3 are there.
I have a 1991 ls400 Jade Green with 307,000 original. it's an awesome car don't lose hope. Sometimes spending the money with the right guy is worth it. Find a guy that will guarantee his work...NO Start NO Pay!! trust me...just for a brag right...I will fix your car for free!!!
go back to the basics. It cranks doesn't start. well. there are only 3 things why a car will not start.
1.Fuel
2.Electricity
3. Air
go from the cheapest to the most expensive. 2nd diagnose from the source to the end.
1. u replace the fuel pump...did u know if it was broken? did u ever ask and find out if there was fuel coming out of every injector? if yes...then the fuel is making it. if no...then start tracing the fuel system.
2. u reorganize the wirings why? again...did u even look if there is a spark ? if there is a spark + fuel and its not starting ...well no air.
there are very few possibility why a car will not start. There is alot more possibility when a car is underperforming.
here is my tip....look for spark, test fuel pressure, remove all air ducts so that u can see the throttle. t here is no way in hell that car will not start if all 3 are there.
I have a 1991 ls400 Jade Green with 307,000 original. it's an awesome car don't lose hope. Sometimes spending the money with the right guy is worth it. Find a guy that will guarantee his work...NO Start NO Pay!! trust me...just for a brag right...I will fix your car for free!!!
there you go someone that will do it for freee
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