cranks over but wont fire
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cranks over but wont fire
hello i ran the subbe dry and then put $5 fuel in her, but it still wont fire, i have gone thru 3 charged batterys for it to fire and no luck. any suggestions?
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Sheesh... he goes and gets a fancy 2004 STi and forgets all about how advanced BC/BFs are...
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slickmasterc - Did you run the engine to the point where it completely stalled out from lack of fuel? Is it possible the pump has to be primed or something? I wouldn't think so, since I've never heard of it being done, but... just thinking out loud.
You basically need to check that you are getting spark and fuel. A timing light is a good way to check for spark. But your problem is most likely fuel anyway.... can you hear the fuel pump energize for a few seconds when you turn the key to the "ON' position if you listen for it? When you try to crank the engine, can you hear the injectors click with a stethoscope?
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slickmasterc - Did you run the engine to the point where it completely stalled out from lack of fuel? Is it possible the pump has to be primed or something? I wouldn't think so, since I've never heard of it being done, but... just thinking out loud.
You basically need to check that you are getting spark and fuel. A timing light is a good way to check for spark. But your problem is most likely fuel anyway.... can you hear the fuel pump energize for a few seconds when you turn the key to the "ON' position if you listen for it? When you try to crank the engine, can you hear the injectors click with a stethoscope?
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- Vikash
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I just thought of something, slickmasterc. I believe our fuel pumps are meant to be cooled by the fuel flowing through them. If you had a somewhat old pump the begin with, and overheated it by running the car out of fuel, that may have killed it.
"Just reading vrg3's convoluted, information-packed posts made me feel better all over again." -- subyluvr2212
Fuel filter? Sometimes if there is a lot of crud in a tank, and you run it way way down, it might get sucked up, and clog your filter or something....
Of course I've also noticed that subaru tend to have about a gallon in reserve, that can't be used, you'll run out of gas and its still in there. I think this tends to prevent that problem...
but its worth a shot.
Mike K
Of course I've also noticed that subaru tend to have about a gallon in reserve, that can't be used, you'll run out of gas and its still in there. I think this tends to prevent that problem...
but its worth a shot.
Mike K
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91 Legacy Turbo Sport - 94 JDM EJ20G
97 Legacy 2.5 GT - mod'd
93 Impreza L AWD (sold)
97 Legacy 2.5 GT (deceased)
98 Legacy Outback (sold)
I'm with Morgie, check the electrical lines under the back seat on the right hand side of the car. I had to splice my wires and put in a new connector.
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87 Grey GL-10 Sedan (so long old buddy) - donated
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