87 Bonneville wont start
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87 Bonneville wont start
My 87 Bonneville just stopped running on me while I was driving on level ground. The engine cranks but wont start.
So far here is what i'v checked:
- Im getting a spark in the plugs
- there is fuel pressure in the fuel rail and I changed the fuel filter.
- there are no diagnostic codes reading other than code 12 (normal).
- all fuses are good
- can feel air coming out of the tail pipe while cranking
I can smell fuel after I crank the motor, but I know I didn't flood it.The air filter box got blown off while I was trying to start it due to air/fuel. What else could be stopping the car from starting? Cam sensor possibly?
Anykind of help would be great !
So far here is what i'v checked:
- Im getting a spark in the plugs
- there is fuel pressure in the fuel rail and I changed the fuel filter.
- there are no diagnostic codes reading other than code 12 (normal).
- all fuses are good
- can feel air coming out of the tail pipe while cranking
I can smell fuel after I crank the motor, but I know I didn't flood it.The air filter box got blown off while I was trying to start it due to air/fuel. What else could be stopping the car from starting? Cam sensor possibly?
Anykind of help would be great !
Last edited by Xeviathan; 08-04-2009 at 11:59 AM.
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Does your car have a VATs? They generally don't shut down when driving. Do you have a security light, is it flashing or on steady? A crank sensor could cause it to shut down it it suddenly failed.
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I had a similar problem a few years ago. In my case, it turned out that the timing gear broke (I think that'* what it was anyways). After I got it repaired, the mechanic showed me the old one, and the gear was missing several teeth.
Before I got it fixed, the starter worked just fine, and it sounded like it was just about to turn over, but it never did. Hope this helps.
Before I got it fixed, the starter worked just fine, and it sounded like it was just about to turn over, but it never did. Hope this helps.
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Trying to determin if its a timing problem or the fuel pump. When I turn the key to "accessory mode" I can hear the fuel pump buzz for three seconds or so. If it was shot would it still do that?
Is there a way to verify the timing gear is broke.. maybe open the oil cap and look to see if the lifters are moving?
Thank you for your help !
Is there a way to verify the timing gear is broke.. maybe open the oil cap and look to see if the lifters are moving?
Thank you for your help !
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OK, first thing is to check for spark, pull a plug and lay it on a ground with the plug wire on and crank. Is there a spark? If yes, then test your fuel pressure. If no then check over the coils.
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