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Starting Problems - 2/4/2008 6:54:06 PM

eclipserunner269

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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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RE: Starting Problems - 2/4/2008 7:33:08 PM

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is it getting fuel?

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RE: Starting Problems - 2/4/2008 7:54:06 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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RE: Starting Problems - 2/4/2008 8:10:10 PM

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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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RE: Starting Problems - 2/5/2008 5:52:49 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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RE: Starting Problems - 2/5/2008 6:42:49 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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RE: Starting Problems - 2/5/2008 7:36:07 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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RE: Starting Problems - 2/5/2008 9:22:38 AM

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I was talking chemically.... lol

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RE: Starting Problems - 3/17/2008 3:20:02 AM

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yea i changed the plugs and they smelled strong of fuel

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RE: Starting Problems - 3/17/2008 3:22:11 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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