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steve_o1989 · 10-02-2007, 03:46 PM

Well I had this problem about 3 weeks ago. I went to start my car, started for about 1 second and then died and wouldnt start again. It ended up sitting for close to 2 weeks as I was busy. First though was fuel pump. I disconnected a fuel line and put it into a bottle, crank the engine over, and the car starts (burning what was left in the fuel rail) Also, the bottle fills so I know that the fuel pump is working. Put the fuel line back on, crank it over, and it starts right away. Let it sit to charge then I changed the battery terminals and it was good to go.

Well, today after school, the exact same thing happened. Except the car didn't really start before it died. It just sits there and cranks, but nothing. I am stuck for ideas. I am going to go change the plugs on it and see if I get anything, but what else should I check. Last thing I need is my car dying on me everyweek leaving me stranded somewhere.

The car is a 1990 Nissan 240sx. Ka24e, with about 30k on a rebuild. Engine is stock other than some MSD wires and a ricer air filter.

10-02-2007, 03:46 PM	#1
steve_o1989 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Regina, SK Age: 35 Posts: 541 Trader Rating: (6)	Car Won't Start Well I had this problem about 3 weeks ago. I went to start my car, started for about 1 second and then died and wouldnt start again. It ended up sitting for close to 2 weeks as I was busy. First though was fuel pump. I disconnected a fuel line and put it into a bottle, crank the engine over, and the car starts (burning what was left in the fuel rail) Also, the bottle fills so I know that the fuel pump is working. Put the fuel line back on, crank it over, and it starts right away. Let it sit to charge then I changed the battery terminals and it was good to go. Well, today after school, the exact same thing happened. Except the car didn't really start before it died. It just sits there and cranks, but nothing. I am stuck for ideas. I am going to go change the plugs on it and see if I get anything, but what else should I check. Last thing I need is my car dying on me everyweek leaving me stranded somewhere. The car is a 1990 Nissan 240sx. Ka24e, with about 30k on a rebuild. Engine is stock other than some MSD wires and a ricer air filter.