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Old Feb 13, 2013 | 05:00 PM
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I have an 02 4.0 Laredo I've changed the CPA timing chain and cam sensor but its still not starting I've done tdc 3 times and it keeps firing through the throttle body do I need to reprogram the CPU? Or what please help..
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Old Feb 13, 2013 | 07:02 PM
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Flames from the throttle body mean either the ignition timing is off or the firing order is screwed up.
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Old Feb 13, 2013 | 09:19 PM
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So I've turned it 180 degrees I've turned it every which way on the cam sensor but still nothing I've put it top dead center and same thing happens.
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Old Feb 14, 2013 | 02:48 AM
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Top dead center compression stroke ?
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Old Feb 14, 2013 | 03:23 AM
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When u did the chain u double check your timing cause if thats even a tooth off youll never get it right
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Old Feb 14, 2013 | 06:02 AM
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Yes I used a ruler and even a second opinion but its doing the same thing..
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Old Feb 16, 2013 | 08:00 PM
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Could the map sensor cause this?
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