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Originally posted by Cueball:
Have you tried the fuel pump reset (in the trunk)?
Um, no. I have pushed the button under the dash marked fuel pump reset, but have never heard of another one.
Where is this trunk mounted reset you mentioned?
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heres a quick fuel pump trick...
with your wife in the car and you under it.
have her turn the key to start and hold it, while you hit the bottom of the tank in the center.
you might need to use a rubber mallet or something similar.
this might jog the fuel pump enough to get it to work.
then you will know its the fuel pump.
*done this many times to get cars in the garage to replace the pump.
even had to pull the rear seat and reach behind me while driving to bang on the tank of one car so it would keep runing long enough for me to get it inthe garage.
but yo said the car isnt even cranking right?
if its not cranking the fuel pump wouldnt matter.
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Originally posted by Count Blah:
but you said the car isn't even cranking, right?
if it is not cranking the fuel pump wouldn't matter.
Yes, not even cranking. Does that automatically mean it's a starter problem? That does seem to make sense. I am just thinking that way because I don't hear the pump cycle on when I turn the key. Also for the past month or so the car bucks (like I dropped the clutch) at certain times, which I was thinking was fuel supply related. I already replaced the filter this month.
Any tricks for starters? I ran across a post while searching where someone said he put a wrench on the starter and hit it and it worked.
Where is the starter? I'm having trouble identifying it from any photos in my Haynes manual.
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i would be looking more fo an ignition problem first.
it could be the starter.
and whacking the starter might work if the solenoid is stuck.
honestly..i have no clue where the starter is on these cars...blah
i have never actually looked for it!
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Sits on the tranny, under the intake pipe, but going back towards the firewall.
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Originally posted by CSVT1214:
Sits on the tranny, under the intake pipe, but going back towards the firewall.
Approximately where?  Ignore the red circle and arrow...
Thanks again!
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Originally posted by Count Blah:
i would be looking more fo an ignition problem first.
it could be the starter.
and whacking the starter might work if the solenoid is stuck.
honestly..i have no clue where the starter is on these cars...blah
i have never actually looked for it!
haha
Count,
What other ignition problems are possible? What else should I be looking at?
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well...
i would look at the clutch switch, as stated before.
check the wires to your starter, check grounds.
you can rule out the ignition switch for now since it works in other positions.
you are sure the battery has a really good charge, right?
also your battery connections are nice and clean right?
did you check the crank sensor yet?
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Originally posted by Count Blah:
well...
i would look at the clutch switch, as stated before.
check the wires to your starter, check grounds.
you can rule out the ignition switch for now since it works in other positions.
you are sure the battery has a really good charge, right?
also your battery connections are nice and clean right?
did you check the crank sensor yet?
Clutch switch == I got one but I must have the wrong one as the wiring won't fit. I have it and will return it today.
I'll check the wiring to the starter and grounds.
I'll put the charger on the battery for a few hours tonight.
Yes the battery connections are clean. I had the battery completely out a couple of nights ago. Cleaned the terminals.
Camshaft and crankshaft sensors have been replaced.
Thanks again for your help.
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