My Z will not start
#1
My Z will not start
I appreciate your help ladies and/or gents.
I have a 1988 Z na that will not start. The ECU is not showing any codes. When I turn the ignition key, the engine turns and tries to start but dies instantly when I release.
I tested for spark with a spark tester. I replaced the FPR recently. I tried a different power transistor, and ECU. The plugs, wires, dist cap, and rotor are almost new. Reseated the connectors. These had no effect.
One interesting discovery, when I pull the coil wire off, bump the starter for a couple of turns, replug the coil wire, the engine will run smoothly for 10 - 20 seconds, then cut off.
Any ideas, other than goto a mechanic and give all my money for a fix?
I have a 1988 Z na that will not start. The ECU is not showing any codes. When I turn the ignition key, the engine turns and tries to start but dies instantly when I release.
I tested for spark with a spark tester. I replaced the FPR recently. I tried a different power transistor, and ECU. The plugs, wires, dist cap, and rotor are almost new. Reseated the connectors. These had no effect.
One interesting discovery, when I pull the coil wire off, bump the starter for a couple of turns, replug the coil wire, the engine will run smoothly for 10 - 20 seconds, then cut off.
Any ideas, other than goto a mechanic and give all my money for a fix?
#3
The ECU is not showing any codes. When I turn the ignition key, the engine turns and tries to start but dies instantly when I release.
I tested for spark with a spark tester. I replaced the FPR recently. I tried a different power transistor, and ECU. The plugs, wires, dist cap, and rotor are almost new. Reseated the connectors. These had no effect.
One interesting discovery, when I pull the coil wire off, bump the starter for a couple of turns, replug the coil wire, the engine will run smoothly for 10 - 20 seconds, then cut off.
Any ideas, other than goto a mechanic and give all my money for a fix?
I tested for spark with a spark tester. I replaced the FPR recently. I tried a different power transistor, and ECU. The plugs, wires, dist cap, and rotor are almost new. Reseated the connectors. These had no effect.
One interesting discovery, when I pull the coil wire off, bump the starter for a couple of turns, replug the coil wire, the engine will run smoothly for 10 - 20 seconds, then cut off.
Any ideas, other than goto a mechanic and give all my money for a fix?
#4
More troubleshooting
After more troubleshooting, I found the engine would start if the throttle chamber was disconnected from the MAF. Idles smooooth. Cuts off if I try to rev it up.
I believe the trouble is in the MAF. Is there a way to test the MAF? I have a multitestor. Are the MAF's interchangeable between years for the Na models?
Thanks for the responses.
I believe the trouble is in the MAF. Is there a way to test the MAF? I have a multitestor. Are the MAF's interchangeable between years for the Na models?
Thanks for the responses.
#5
all mafs the same and there is a test procedure in the fsm. You can do it in place if you understand basic electricity. static test you need to run 12volts to pin as shown in diagram then test the pins indicated. test with air flow can be done by removing the 12v start the car (if it idles) and testing the pins as shown. If that doesn't make sense pull it out and do it the way they show in the fsm. Hair dryer works as an air flow source. be a little creatiave and maybe read the fsm a bit. get one free at xenon.
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