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Old 08-10-2008, 01:16 PM
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Default wierd no start problem: randomly my car will not start although I can smell it getting fuel and it'

crank over just with out ignition. I replaaced the ignition modules (correctly) and checked the conection a at the ecu and all related fuses. O evem disconexted that batery for a bit to clear all codes What would cause a no spark situation? I'm thinking I could have a bad ecu, I think this because I'm having this problem only randomly and not every time I try to start the car??
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Could be your temp sensor. Log it cold to see if it's reading correctly.
Old 08-10-2008, 04:38 PM
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Default As in engine plant temp sensor... The green one on the lower rad hose?? Could make sense

as it did throw a code many times granted it is new??? Also... Why would that give no ignition?
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Default Just gone through a ton of troubleshooting myself with similar problem

which turned out to be fuel (see post above). Many sensors will still let you start even if they're phut. If the Speed Sensor is not working it will NOT let you start.
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The four wire green (updated) temp sensor up behind cylinder # 3. If incorrect, can cause a no start
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