my car will not start
15 August 2002, 11:52 PM
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some one help me please. I have an sti v4 my98. Its started to run a little rough and now will not start at all. I have spark-fuel still no joy. Poured in fuel and it runs. I toed it to the local scooby boys and they say its electrical as the injecters aren't opening. Have also tryed a different ECU. Any one got any ideas
16 August 2002, 12:03 AM
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Check there is a ground on the block, I doubt that it is this...
If it runs by pouring fuel in then I would guess that it may be a ground, a fuse or a relay.. Ill check diagrams later if you dont get any better answers..
David
If it runs by pouring fuel in then I would guess that it may be a ground, a fuse or a relay.. Ill check diagrams later if you dont get any better answers..
David
16 August 2002, 12:04 AM
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does any one know what controls the injectors if that is the problem. I have the need for speed and the thing doesn't start...... aaaaaahhhhhhhhh!!!!!!! help me brothers and sisters.
17 August 2002, 12:47 PM
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You have fuel??? Are you saying that the fuel pump is working, and you think the injectors arent opening?, or do you just mean there is fuel in the tank? You poured in fuel? Where exactly did you pour in the fuel?
If you think its the injectors, do they have a 12v feed?, and have you checked for a pulse signal with a meter at the other terminal while cranking?
Where you driving when this happened? Anything strange leading up to it?
[Edited by ustolemyname??stevieturbo - 8/17/2002 12:49:55 PM]
If you think its the injectors, do they have a 12v feed?, and have you checked for a pulse signal with a meter at the other terminal while cranking?
Where you driving when this happened? Anything strange leading up to it?
[Edited by ustolemyname??stevieturbo - 8/17/2002 12:49:55 PM]
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19 August 2002, 11:33 AM
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Pump is working no problem there. Poured fuel into the manifold and it started to run. Checked timing and again its ok even changed the manifold over. It seams the injectors aren't opening so what do i do to fix this.
19 August 2002, 11:35 AM
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sorry forgot to say. Started car up and was very rough then became ok. Drove home and started it again ook no probs. In the morning same again. Drove about the 30 miles where it just wouldn't start and was towed home.
19 August 2002, 03:56 PM
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They didn't get any because they haven't got any diagnostic equipment. Trying to find someone in the local area how could help. Does any one know where I get technical imformation on the ECU
20 August 2002, 12:31 AM
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cant remember where, but im sure someone here will put up a link for the ecu codes, and the 2 plugs under the steering column to access them. Chances are there may not even be a fault registered with the ecu, it depends what the problem is. Is all the wiring around the engine bay sound, no breaks, cut wires, shorted wires etc.
I once seen a legacy witha few wires, that looked cut, but may somehow have worn through, just near the multiplug beside the battery. It didnt stop the car, but the temp sender, and oil press light did give trouble. It also caused starting problems as the ecu wasnt receiving a temp signal.
Doesnt sound like your problem though.
I once seen a legacy witha few wires, that looked cut, but may somehow have worn through, just near the multiplug beside the battery. It didnt stop the car, but the temp sender, and oil press light did give trouble. It also caused starting problems as the ecu wasnt receiving a temp signal.
Doesnt sound like your problem though.
20 August 2002, 10:22 AM
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There are error codes here, with a description of how to get them.
http://www.shell.linux.se/wkc/subaru/wrxindex.htm
Hope you get it sorted soon.
http://www.shell.linux.se/wkc/subaru/wrxindex.htm
Hope you get it sorted soon.
20 August 2002, 11:31 PM
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ecu is showing no error codes. Problem seems to be that the injectors are not working. Where does the signal for them come from. They have 12v at there end.Taking it to a auto electrican as the mechanic has exhausted all possabilites. Any one else have a clue?
21 August 2002, 01:19 AM
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Signal comes direct from the ecu, unless somehow you have a faulty ecu??? and the injector drivers have burnt out or something.
Sounds strange. Do you have access to another good ecu to try it ( and hoping no damage occurs to it when fitted to your car )
Sounds strange. Do you have access to another good ecu to try it ( and hoping no damage occurs to it when fitted to your car )
21 August 2002, 05:50 PM
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Jammed shut?? Did you remove the injectors to find out, and what did you see???
Did you recently fill up with strange fuel, or has it just built up over a period of time?
Ever changed your fuel filter?
Did you recently fill up with strange fuel, or has it just built up over a period of time?
Ever changed your fuel filter?
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