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redlinestang07 11-27-2009 03:03 PM

Starting after collision...help!!
 
ok, so the repairs were going well. the core support is fixed, and today we put the condensor, radiator and cooling fan back in and got everything connected properly. but for some reason the car still wont start. we did reset the fuel shut off switch, and there are no fuel leaks. is there something we could be missing that has to be done first? fyi, we're just about to go check to see if the plugs are still sparking. please respond ASAP! thanks.

stanger00 11-27-2009 03:53 PM

is your theft light blinking fast...

really could be lots of things...Fuel pump fuse, CCRM, ECM fuse blown, PATS system

redlinestang07 11-27-2009 05:23 PM


Originally Posted by stanger00 (Post 439625)
is your theft light blinking fast...

really could be lots of things...Fuel pump fuse, CCRM, ECM fuse blown, PATS system

hmm, i'll check those fuses tomorrow. the fuel pump fuse may make sense, cuz we found out that the plugs are still sparking, so they're just not getting fuel. what is the CCRM and the PATS? not familier with those terms.

redlinestang07 11-27-2009 05:53 PM

also, what would a fast blinking theft light signify?

stanger00 11-27-2009 06:10 PM

Theft light blinking fast would indicate a PATS issue. PATS is the factory alarm system

CCRM is just a control module...this is where all of your BIG fuses under the hood plug in.

redlinestang07 11-27-2009 06:34 PM

ok, i checked the theft light and it blinks normally. we also tried taking out the fuel pump fuse and switching it with one we knew was working, the horn. still nothing. the weird thing about the car not starting is that when we brought it home to fix we started it up to pull into the garage, now a few weeks later it just cranks but wont fire, im hoping its not the fuel pump itself...



Originally Posted by stanger00 (Post 439640)
Theft light blinking fast would indicate a PATS issue. PATS is the factory alarm system

CCRM is just a control module...this is where all of your BIG fuses under the hood plug in.


stanger00 11-27-2009 06:49 PM

you should be able to hear the pump when you turn the key to 'on'

redlinestang07 11-27-2009 07:00 PM

we can hear it, at least we're pretty sure we do.

redlinestang07 11-28-2009 10:22 AM

ok, so an update. as far we can tell, the fuel pump is functional, just not working right. when i turn the key to on, my friend sat under the car and said he could hea the pump humming. however this morning i checked the schrader valve on the fuel rail and there is no pressure whatsoever, ideas?

redlinestang07 11-28-2009 10:31 AM

another quick thought, is it possible that the shut off switch is bad? it isnt triggered but could it be that it actually is and the button just didnt pop out?

bassman97 11-29-2009 08:56 PM

Did you check w/ a pressure gauge or by just pressing the valve? Pressing the valve you won't notice anything.

redlinestang07 12-01-2009 03:34 PM

is there anything that could cause fuel to not get to the engine other a bad fuel pump or a leak in the fuel lines? i want to look into everything before i spend a good chunk of money just to find out its not the real problem...


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