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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 01:25 PM
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96 monte, no spark when cold? replaced crank position sensor, and the wire from crank to ign module, over 50 degrees sparks fine, under I have to pump the acc hard and it takes about 5 mins to start. I made the wire an extra 2 feet to route away from exhaust manifold, would that make a difference? Thanks all... I am not giving up on this car yet....
 
Old Apr 11, 2011 | 01:26 AM
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Bad coils? IGN module bad?
 
Old Apr 12, 2011 | 12:55 AM
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Tested them, both good. man this must be electrical but????
 
Old Apr 12, 2011 | 06:45 AM
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Fuel Pressure Regulator?
 
Old Apr 13, 2011 | 09:44 AM
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Its a no spark, got 48 lbs at the fuel rail, just no spark.
 
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Did you check the cam sensor too?
 
Old Apr 13, 2011 | 02:34 PM
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Yes cam sensor works fine, still baffled, started today its 60 degrees out. I am still on it.
 
Old Apr 13, 2011 | 03:11 PM
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ok heres the deal I just couldn't start again, I tested the 3x sensor wire, I am getting just .1 volt should be between .3 and 1.0. I had the sensor and wire replaced, it must be one of those. sound logical.
 
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Check for shorts in the wire/connection, if the voltage isn't right, that would definately cause a problem.
 
Old Apr 14, 2011 | 07:22 PM
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The underhood power center on the passenger side is cracked, and I have to wiggle it to start. Now to find the replacement. Any Ideas?
 



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