In the same boat. Tested my plugs finally last night. Had to buy a fuel pressure gauge and plan on testing tonight as well.
With this forum and cruiser's help, maniax99, we'll get this! |
Ok I was able to test the fuel pressure finally.
Only twice did I ever get over zero. I got 30 twice. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...8d4a048324.jpg I never got it to start, though. I got no readings at all until I messed with that little solenoid that manix also did. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...0e3d974e77.jpg After I disconnected and reconnected the solid green one middle left, it jumped to 30 PSI. but I never got it to start. Perhaps it was a coincidence since I was starting it and trying to watch through the crack in the hood for changes to the gauge. I can try again tomorrow with a second person. |
30 is 10 pounds too low.
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
(Post 3644626)
30 is 10 pounds too low.
Well, I was cleaning out the relay plugs on the passenger side for the umpteenth time - the ones I assume are a fuel pump reply, the o2 heater relay, and 2 others - so on a hunch...I just swapped two of them. I turned the key, heard the pump, it started right up, my o2 heater reading was back in the 13s (it was dropping under 1 for a while here). I wanted to check voltages on the fuel pump but I am not sure where to check for it. Do I take that back panel off again behind the spare tire? I am going to give it a bit and go see if it starts again. Weird? |
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Might do some more pokin around that relay center. |
It was the middle two I swapped, although I don't have a power latch (well, I don't think). All of them have been removed and cleaned at some point, used a dental pick to clean and pry the contacts a little on all of them, too. But this definitely is starting to make sense.
All the relays looked the same ? I will try to get the block out this weekend and check the wiring underneath it. |
Relays all the same.
What can happen is the wires coming up into the block can back out. |
so i tested the fuel pressure...i got about 31-32 psi with the key off. it stayed around 30psi for like 5 minutes before i release the pressure. i then turned the key to ON and got 0. i tried cranking and got 0.
i think the fuel pressure tester might have failed at some point because it wont give me a reading. i tried getting a reading with the key off and got 0. ive tried on a working car and still nothing. So i need to go get another tester. Any other thing i should try aside from the fuel pressure? |
Originally Posted by Brad G
(Post 3644582)
In the same boat. Tested my plugs finally last night. Had to buy a fuel pressure gauge and plan on testing tonight as well.
With this forum and cruiser's help, maniax99, we'll get this! |
Originally Posted by maniax99
(Post 3644764)
so i tested the fuel pressure...i got about 31-32 psi with the key off. it stayed around 30psi for like 5 minutes before i release the pressure. i then turned the key to ON and got 0. i tried cranking and got 0.
i think the fuel pressure tester might have failed at some point because it wont give me a reading. i tried getting a reading with the key off and got 0. ive tried on a working car and still nothing. So i need to go get another tester. Any other thing i should try aside from the fuel pressure? I cleaned all four of the relays and their sockets and tightened up all the pins today. Mine has started every time the last several days. Tomorrow I drive it around further than the neighborhood. |
A bit of a reminder to all in this thread.
My Tips are a MUST right off the bat. Save yourselves some headaches and JUST DO EM! |
Originally Posted by cruiser54
(Post 3644780)
A bit of a reminder to all in this thread.
My Tips are a MUST right off the bat. Save yourselves some headaches and JUST DO EM! |
Hey Roler!!
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
(Post 3644556)
Fuel pressure needs to be measured.
i think the fuel pressure tester might have failed at some point because it wont give me a reading. i tried getting a reading with the key off and got 0. ive tried on a working car and still nothing. So i need to go get another tester. Any other thing i should try aside from the fuel pressure? |
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