I need help!
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Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 206
From: north carolina
No it dosen't and it hasn't since I bought it 3 years ago prior to that who knows. One of the first things I do when I buy a car used is change the ignition switch. But the switch prior to mine did not have one either. I was told by MPS that this could cause a problem with the Anti-theft but they assured me it would still turn over. Specifically they said the "If the fuel pump comes on and it turns over but won't start then I would need to have my computer flashed or reset to accept the new setup." Apparently this is a common problem.
I know this starting problem could happen if the transmission were not in gear. But I think the switch would be tied to the gear selector and not the transmission. I could be wrong about that but it seems to make sense. But I haven't done anything to that area through the whole process. I have thru tomorrow to figure this out or I'm turning it over to a local mechanic at MV Performance who does these all the time. I'm sure it's something small and stupid it's just a matter of finding it.
I know this starting problem could happen if the transmission were not in gear. But I think the switch would be tied to the gear selector and not the transmission. I could be wrong about that but it seems to make sense. But I haven't done anything to that area through the whole process. I have thru tomorrow to figure this out or I'm turning it over to a local mechanic at MV Performance who does these all the time. I'm sure it's something small and stupid it's just a matter of finding it.
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Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 288
From: Georgia
Thanks for helping me rule that out. There are quite a few things that run through there so I thought I would ask around. Under a normal situation this would be easy to identify, but since alot of these parts to include the wiring harness were all from another car, it somehow defies the laws of common logic and enters the confusing (at least to me) realm of electricity. I'm good enough to check continuity and for voltage but understanding diagrams not so much.
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Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 288
From: Georgia
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Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,337
From: NJ / MA
run a ground from the engine to the negative side of battery. i had this problem persist for 3 months. i had recently swapped k-members, and occasionally the wire i had for ground was too loose. i moved it to an area i could see it (it was on driver side motor mount) i moved it to front of engine, theres a bolt for the PS resevoir and thats where i put it.... good as new now....
if its the ground, then you'll know quickly. does it make 1 single click? or multiple clicks?
if its the ground, then you'll know quickly. does it make 1 single click? or multiple clicks?
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Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 288
From: Georgia
run a ground from the engine to the negative side of battery. i had this problem persist for 3 months. i had recently swapped k-members, and occasionally the wire i had for ground was too loose. i moved it to an area i could see it (it was on driver side motor mount) i moved it to front of engine, theres a bolt for the PS resevoir and thats where i put it.... good as new now....
if its the ground, then you'll know quickly. does it make 1 single click? or multiple clicks?
if its the ground, then you'll know quickly. does it make 1 single click? or multiple clicks?
Thread Starter
2nd Gear Member
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 288
From: Georgia
run a ground from the engine to the negative side of battery. i had this problem persist for 3 months. i had recently swapped k-members, and occasionally the wire i had for ground was too loose. i moved it to an area i could see it (it was on driver side motor mount) i moved it to front of engine, theres a bolt for the PS resevoir and thats where i put it.... good as new now....
if its the ground, then you'll know quickly. does it make 1 single click? or multiple clicks?
if its the ground, then you'll know quickly. does it make 1 single click? or multiple clicks?
And just to review I had the battery checked and it tested good. Is it possible my battery isn't strong enough? Its rated at 610 CCAmps and when tested delivered 559 CCAmps.
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Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 288
From: Georgia
Problem solved. Loose engine harness connector. I'm told this is a common mistake even by people that do this stuff all of the time. Now I just have to have the AntiTheft Bypassed. It was sitting on it but not tightened down all the way. And BTW it sounds fnnn awesome. Thanks MPS.
