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post Aug 7, 2017 - 6:36 PM
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Car has a new battery new starter, and new fuses for relay and EFI. Still won't start.
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So my water pump went out and as I was pulling in to park the car so I could tow it. It won't start anymore. The engine isn't locked up, and I can't figure it out for the life of me.

Any help would be awesome.
post Aug 8, 2017 - 3:08 PM
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Also the only thing I haven't changed is the clutch safety, but whenever I was pulling the car in it sounded like the starter was losing power, and then wouldn't start anymore.
post Aug 10, 2017 - 5:54 PM
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You can bypass the clutch safety switch to make sure that's not it before replacing it. I'd check all your grounds, relay, and ignition switch.


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post Aug 10, 2017 - 6:47 PM
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I am thinking a ground issue.
Anyone mind taking a picture of the negative battery terminal connections.
post Aug 11, 2017 - 2:10 PM
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Well I took apart the passenger side ground and it smelled like burnt electrical, so I am going to guess that is my problem.
post Aug 11, 2017 - 7:34 PM
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I would take pics if I still had one, but sounds like you may've found it hopefully.


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post Aug 16, 2017 - 3:09 PM
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So that didn't fix the issue. it like freaks out. whenever I go to turn on the car both fans immediately kick on, and the temp sensor goes all the way to the top. Even though the car hasn't ran in over a week. Also whenever i turn it off some of the lights stay on. Any suggestions?
post Aug 17, 2017 - 9:09 AM
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That’s definitely a ground issue somewhere. Grounds can cause some weird issues to happen. You may go ahead and try the Big Three upgrade just to cover your bases.


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post Aug 17, 2017 - 2:13 PM
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What is the big three upgrade? Also can you buy a ground cable for the battery terminal of our cars I might need a new one.
I have replaced the battery, starter, and fuses. The ground on the passenger side has been replaced, and only thing I haven't replaced is negative battery connection, and the key starter.
Also the last time the car started it sounded like it wasn't getting power.

post Aug 17, 2017 - 8:28 PM
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so the engine cranks over but it doesnt start?

pull a spark plug, stick it in the wire and crank it over. is it sparking? if no then you have a problem in the DIZZY or crank position sensor.

if it does spark you might have a fuel issue


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post Aug 19, 2017 - 10:10 AM
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No crank what so ever.
post Aug 20, 2017 - 9:14 AM
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Not even a clunk or click from the starter? Get a test light and verify power to the smaller starter wire (solenoid wire).


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post Aug 20, 2017 - 12:18 PM
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Yeah I was going to do that, or get a multimeter and make sure it is getting the correct voltage.
post Aug 27, 2017 - 9:54 PM
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I GOT THE DAMN THING STARTED. Redid the grounds and it started right up.

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