car wont start
05-01-2008, 04:06 AM
#13
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RE: car wont start
Which one do you send power to?
There are two spots on the relay that get a 12v power source, one that is a ground to control the switch, & the other going to the fuel pump.
One has a constant 12v going to it even with key off
one has a 12v going to it only when the engine relay is on (key on) the other is going to a pin on the computer (i believe 22?) and the other goes to the fuel pump.
If you can tell me what the color of the one you jumped with the switch that would help.
There are two spots on the relay that get a 12v power source, one that is a ground to control the switch, & the other going to the fuel pump.
One has a constant 12v going to it even with key off
one has a 12v going to it only when the engine relay is on (key on) the other is going to a pin on the computer (i believe 22?) and the other goes to the fuel pump.
If you can tell me what the color of the one you jumped with the switch that would help.
05-02-2008, 09:50 AM
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RE: car wont start
the wire is orange, here the pics... first pic the wire i tapped into my father tested it with a power tester he said theres suppose to be constant power through it but he was getting none and the next pic in the engine bay is where we hooked the wire up too and sent it to the inside of the car.
Better view to see where in bay this is at
Better view to see where in bay this is at
05-02-2008, 10:13 AM
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RE: car wont start
Easiest way to check if your alternator is working is start the car and disconnect the positive on the battery. If it dies, the alternator isn't working. If it runs then the alternator is working..
05-02-2008, 10:33 AM
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RE: car wont start
Then your alt is good to go, my only guess is, the battery just needed juice. Did you recently get this car? Have you replaced the battery before? Do you have a system? I'm just trying to think of what could drain it or be the reason.
05-02-2008, 10:45 AM
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RE: car wont start
no system no nothin i charged battery and it started up good the auto parts guy said it needed to be charged but my pops said it drainded and he dont know what made it drain so to keep it disconected while im not using it
05-02-2008, 11:15 AM
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RE: car wont start
Hmm, maybe it just needed to be recharged. I can't think of anything that would drain it while the car is off other then lights, and you said they we're all off. If it's possible to get a jump or you have a battery charger i'd leave everything connected and see if the battery will hold a charge now.
