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My daily driver XT6 won't start so I tried to get another one running (manual trans). It wouldn't start! GAH! turns over fine but won't fire at all. It's like a freaking disease around here! :lol::mad:

 

Got spark, timing, and fuel....what next?

 

No check engine light or codes

Fuel spraying hard, brand new fuel pump

Got spark at all 6 plugs

Timing belts are dead on

Double checked electrical connectors plugged in and hoses hooked up.

Plug wires are all to the right plugs.

New timing belts, water pump, head gaskets.

 

I'll probably try a can of starting fluid next - where's the best place to spray that in?

 

Then swap the distributor

 

Any other suggestions?

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Hot syart or cold start?

 

You should be able to administer some starting fluid in one of the pcv lines where it goes to the intake boot.

 

I would rule out the disty/cap if you get spark at all plugs.

 

maybe a weak ignition amplifier?

 

maybe maf related?

 

Try starting it with either the CTS unplugged, or the MAF unplugged and see what happens

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thanks for tracking miles. good call - yes the ECU LED is working - one flash for manual trans.

 

i'll check fuse 5.

 

i had this happen once before like 10 years ago and turned out swapping distributors fixed it...no codes, spark, fuel, everything seemed fine, disty even tested fine. that car sat for a few months as well.

 

i also pumped a few gallons of gas and added fresh.

 

weird. at least i can swap in MAF, disty...hope something like that does the trick.

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