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RE: [T3] Car Won't Start


>   I
> >wonder if you got some kind of voltage spike that fried your...
> >well, let's not go there yet.
>
> if "your..." means the control unit then I'm scared.

Don't be scared yet.  The sudden power loss, along with the fuses
all going, kind of makes me wonder.  But just check the ignition
stuff systematically for now.  Also do like Jim suggested and
listen for the main power and fuel pump relays.  After you turn
the key on, you should hear a click then another click about 2
seconds later.
>
> >You say you have spark.  Is that in
> >all 4 plug wires?
>
> I just checked coming off the coil.

Better check each plug wire, too.  You could be losing the spark
somewhere in the dist.  Use the inductive timing light.  Find an
assistant.

> I may just have to take it to someone.

Probably a bad and expensive idea unless they know d-jet FI.  Try
to work it through systematically yourself first.  First check
that your main power and fuel pump relays are working.  Then make
sure your pump is working.  Measure the fuel pressure.  Then make
sure all ignition components are working (can a condensor fail
instantaneously?..).  Then get into FI possibilities.

One other thing: Do your idiot lights come on when you turn the
key on?

-Mark Fuhriman

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