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No start, No Spark...Ad Nauseum

Old Jul 5, 2013 | 09:02 PM
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Could someone search a for fix for me? I'm too lazy to do it.

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Old Jul 5, 2013 | 10:40 PM
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Add some Lucas. Your spark is leaking out because the distributor fluid is too thin.
If that doesn't work, replace everything. Don't do any troubleshooting, just get out the VISA and have at it. Make sure to use the cheapest Chinese parts available so if you do happen to change the actual failed part you've also created a couple new problems. But do the Lucas first. My uncle's second wife's father put it in his Studebaker once and that thing always started.

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Old Jul 6, 2013 | 03:56 AM
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Oh and don't forget to change the most costly part first. Because spending a massive amount of moneys sure to fix it.The pizza delivery gold told me that fixed his Honda he works at autozone part time. Still don't run but wiper arm open gas cap door now when holding my head out window ...HELP...
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Old Jul 6, 2013 | 11:50 AM
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Yes. Avoid any diagnostics at all costs. Don't spend $12 on a multimeter and don't touch anyone else's meter or you'll get cooties on you. Spend the bulk of your time posting on a forum versus looking at things on your Jeep. And when someone gives you a suggestion to try, don't try it right away. Instead, ask what you should do NEXT if that doesn't fix it. If someone with less than 10 posts makes a suggestion in your thread, if you didn't hijack someone else's, and tells you a new part fixed his second cousin's Jeep that acted kinda like yours, follow his instructions. Completely disregard those old farts who offer their help with those troublesome diagnostics and logic.
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Old Jul 6, 2013 | 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Radi
Add some Lucas. Your spark is leaking out because the distributor fluid is too thin.
If that doesn't work, replace everything. Don't do any troubleshooting, just get out the VISA and have at it. Make sure to use the cheapest Chinese parts available so if you do happen to change the actual failed part you've also created a couple new problems. But do the Lucas first. My uncle's second wife's father put it in his Studebaker once and that thing always started.

I hear the cheapest Chinese parts are made in Mexico now...
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Old Jul 6, 2013 | 03:20 PM
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I'm all set; I got a Haynes manual, a case of seafoam, some restore, several tubes of anti-seize for my lug nuts, and some dielectric grease to pack inside all my electrical connectors.

Why do they call seafoam seapuke?
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Old Jul 6, 2013 | 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Bob98Classic
I hear the cheapest Chinese parts are made in Mexico now...
I knew the day would come when Chinese factory work got outsourced somewhere cheaper, lol.
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Old Jul 6, 2013 | 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by CCKen

Why do they call seafoam seapuke?
Drink it and find out.
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Old Jul 6, 2013 | 04:13 PM
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Did you try putting the correct key in the ignition? You'll also need to turn the key in the ignition and hold it there for a second or two. That usually resolves most no start no spark conditions. Good luck and let us know how you make out.
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Old Jul 6, 2013 | 04:27 PM
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Ive locked my self inside the rear cargo area which window is the cheapest to replace after I break it to escape.
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Old Jul 6, 2013 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Kalali
Did you try putting the correct key in the ignition? You'll also need to turn the key in the ignition and hold it there for a second or two. That usually resolves most no start no spark conditions. Good luck and let us know how you make out.
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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 12:52 AM
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Originally Posted by freegdr
Ive locked my self inside the rear cargo area which window is the cheapest to replace after I break it to escape.
Dude, just get out and open the rear hatch. Then you can climb right out.
Sheesh. Some people.
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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 01:00 AM
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Just talked to guy that changes tires at pep boys he said theres a hidden switch to release hatch.Ive searched and cant find it maybe a radiator flush is necessary?
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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 01:05 AM
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The pizza guy told me how to check for spark. You just put a little shot of starting fluid in the dist cap, screw it on tight and crank it. Right?
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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 01:12 AM
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Update..radiator flushed rotated air in tires now no start and still stuck in cargo area being towed to pep boys to get a tow hitch installed so my friends cousin can pull me around to save on tow bills .Might have to junk it with all the money im spending to fix stuck hatch.
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