Loyale starting problems

[viceversa]

I know this is one of the most common, and probably difficult problems.

 

This 92 Loyale will not start - it turns over good, but doesn't start. This makes me think all the electrical stuff is OK like battery alternator and starter.

 

Where do I go from here? Remove a spark plug and smell for fuel?

 

An ignition problem - what could be the typical things to check for?

 

It is SPFI, so could it be a bad injector? Fuel regulator?

 

Bad computer maybe?

[calebz]

Check for gas spark and compression

 

Make sure the rotor is spinning. Check for error codes.

[subieman]

Make sure the rotor is spinning.

 

Yeah, check that timing belt.

[rallyruss]

get a spark tester from your local parts store to test spark. or just set the coil wire near a good ground(away from fuel) and look for a nice BLUE spark. orange is no good. if you haver this your belts are still in good shape most likely as well as the coil, driver ect.

 

I assume its TBI or should I say SPFI:rolleyes: if so you can look at the injector while cranking and see if it squirts. or give it a squirt of carb spray your self and see if it kicks over. if it does you need fuel. check the fuel pump to see if its evin running.

[viceversa]

Update ...

 

Found out (with help) that it was getting no gas. The fuel pump was not working.

Saw that the wire leading to the fuel pump was chewed up by some critters. Needs to be connected together and covered with tape.

[snowstormer]

them stinkin critters will get ya every time.