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Old 02-04-2008, 08:54 PM
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Hey all whats up? i got a 95 eclipse gs with a starting problem. it's getting spark and turns over but wont fire up and run at all, anyone know what the problem may be?
 
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Old 02-04-2008, 09:33 PM
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is it getting fuel?
 
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Old 02-04-2008, 09:54 PM
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How do you know its getting spark.

Well, it could be a few things. 3 things are needed for combustion.

Oxygen, Fuel, Ignition... all in the right ratio.

Find out what it is your missin'!
 
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Old 02-04-2008, 10:10 PM
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ORIGINAL: Sebba

How do you know its getting spark.

Well, it could be a few things. 4 things are needed for combustion.

Oxygen, Fuel, Ignition, Compression... all in the right ratio.

Find out what it is your missin'!
if you have fuel, do a compression test. they solve everything
 
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Old 02-05-2008, 07:52 AM
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if your car doesnt start because of compression you would have some serious problems . Compression is part of the proccess but i dont think it should necessarily be part of that list only because its by the mechanical parts. Its not something that i dont think would give this issue
 
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Old 02-05-2008, 08:42 AM
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how could it NOT cause a no-start? just because his compression is off doesnt necesarilly mean something serious happened? his timing could just be off a little bit and that could very well cause it not to start
 
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Old 02-05-2008, 09:36 AM
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Timing being off yes that will cause a no start. But in that case wouldnt it be easier to just check the timing marks on the cams for that?
 
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Old 02-05-2008, 11:22 AM
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I was talking chemically.... lol
 
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Old 03-17-2008, 05:20 AM
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yea i changed the plugs and they smelled strong of fuel
 
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Old 03-17-2008, 05:22 AM
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well its gettin air and fuel, and check the plugs for spark. but it looked weak the spark looked weak
 


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