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Old 05-28-2011, 07:10 PM
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Well, I was getting a jump from some kid and wasnt payimg attentiom to the fact that he put the cables on backwards( on the battery). Now, it wont start. Battery is good, no spark. Cant check fuel pressure b/c of the way the previous owner rigged it up. Just cant figure out what to do. Any advice would be greatlt appreciated. Thanks
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Sorry for misspelling. Damn touchscreen phones
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Old 05-28-2011, 08:08 PM
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check your fuses and relays.
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+1 fuses and relays, and any minor components such as the capacitor on the coil if you still have a factory coil!

Inspect all your wiring 16ga and smaller and make sure it isnt burnt where you dont have a burned down ride!
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hmmm i say check the fuses and hope for the best. Good luck with that man.
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Ok, so all the fuses under the dash are good. Are there any other ones I should know about. And how bout the computer. Any way to check that? Also, its a msd coil
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Ok, so all the fuses under the dash are good. Are there any other ones I should know about. And how bout the computer. Any way to check that? Also, its a msd coil
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idk but it may still have a capacitor which looks like a mini coke can, it coulda popped it if so you wont get spark.
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Ok cool thanks. I will check that tomorrow and put an update on here. Thanks again
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