It looks like the car has little trouble to start?

Could it be the battery?

It does engage but either battery is weak weak or can not find fuel!
But after a few attempts, the engine starts.

4th time in 2 days...

Please advise... as always thanks a lot!

Who has the best battery warranty?

Thanks again!

Max

 

Just reading your title......YES!

I just bought the Interstate MTP48H battery from Firestone. Not cheap...but..I didn't want a cheap battery for my most favorite vehicle EVER!

Do a search for battery...you find lots of info!

 

Again, More info is needed. Does the engine turn over as strong as it always did before it starts or is it a slow turn over before it catches?

 

Is the car turning over or not. IF it is the battery, you will either get nothing when you turn the key, or maybe a clinking sound, or a very slow turn over for a second or two. IF it turns the engine over and it doesn't start, then it might be a fuel problem. Or, if it turns the engine over for some time then starts, it might be a fuel problem...need more information...
If you get nothing or the clicking sound, try cleaning the battery posts first...

 

Hi All,

Car is turning over with no problem but does not start.

If you think it is a fuel problem.. what could it be?

 

More infos.

Engine turns over as strong as it did before.

Check light engine is on!

 

If its the original battery it may be time for a new one. However, if the engine spins at the normal start speed but doesn't fire at all, think about the crankshaft position sensor (cps). These things go bad without much if any warning. Have you had any stoppages in the recent past?

 

Original battery.
Engine seems to turn over at normal speed. Will check CPS.
I noticed some days ago. some little hesitation , I will say. very briedfly

 

You can't really 'check' a CPS, you just have to replace it.
They start out very intermittent, then get worse with time ....
( +1 on get a battery )

what is "By-Pass AMSOIL BMK-21"

 

AMSOIL - By-pass Oil Filter Mounting Kits

 

The manual explains how to test the CPS, see 2004 Manual, ENGINE - ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTICS 9 - 335.
How accurate it will be with a intermittent problem I do not know. Maybe the readings will be out a bit though.

 

How to test

From a cold start, like 6-8 hours since you tried it
Key in turn to on, no start, with all of the dash lights on-wait 10 seconds.
Turn key off
Key in turn to on, no start, with all of the dash lights on-wait 10 seconds.
Turn key off
Key in turn to on, no start, with all of the dash lights on-wait 10 seconds.
Turn key off

Now start car as usual, does it fire up ok??? If so the fuel filter is not holding its PRIME{pressure}.

You started the pump three times above and primed it. If it starts after priming, contact ROB and get another fuel pressure regulator/filter canister.


DOES NOT SOUND LIKE THE BATTERY, to me.

ENJOY< WOODY

 

Hi All and thanks again for your help
Thanks to you Woody! as always

C Two codes
P0171
P0174
Codes seems to explaina fuel pressure issue or MAF sensor

P0714 could also be all the above and a Failed Oxygen sensor

Just came back home so will do the Woody test.

Sucks I was supposed to go to Somerville (TX) tomorrow to list a lake house!
I guess I will ride my 1125R if I can not fix it by early tomorrow morning...

Thanks again!

Oh, I did not install the By pass filter. I returned it. I did find some pieces of metals in some parts!
I was pissed off

 

Yea Dave, I had already Googled that, was wondering if someone actually poked a hole in the oil pan for it, and how they did it.
I suppose you could drill and tap a hole for a hose fitting.
( Notice I said 'you' - not 'I' : I'm not about to do something like that. )

 

IF I were to do that , Id get a drain plug, drill and tap it and run the hose to it and never have to punch out the drain pan. Did it to a pinto that I had mods on for a temp gauge. Wdy

 

I discovered the wire set Magnecor is not holding on the spark plugs!!!!!! GEEZZZ

If you have any idea or have Magnecor wire set too. Please advise!

Thanks a lot

Max

 

It is possible that you are not pushing the connector down far enough, I had that with a set of new wires once. To check using a screwdriver or something see how far down the start of the connector is and check how far the plug will stick out. Then check to see if that is the extent that you have push it on.

 

I did check all wires. they are fine now but the problem still exist.
Please help.
Battery is still strong I can not believe it. Because I am using it for a good one or two minutes then the engine is finally starting with difficulties but running. I am sure i am in a crawling mode. Car is running OK. but gears are sometimes a bit rough and not switching as normal.

HELP!

 

What became of the fuel pump test results??Woody

 

the test for the fuel pump were not successful!
It was difficult to start. When the car seems to be cold. It helps a bit but it was difficult.
Throttle body???
Sorry half ignorant here! but learning

Thanks,

Max