Car will not run, turns over and fires, will run if primed.
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Originally Posted by ckbell13
I really appreciate all of your help with my car. I have used other forums before and I am just amazed at how many replies I have gotten. I think I found my problem and if it proves me correct or incorrect, I'll let you know the outcome. I was putting the air bag controller back in and couldn't help but notice a strong "burnt electrical" smell . So I disconnected the main cpu and took off the screws to the access cover, which was pretty beat up from the previous owner, and found that some large flat round thing (sorry, not too familiar with electronics) had exploded inside on the main circuit board. As soon as I track one down I will let you know the outcome.
okay, that'* no good. :(
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can you find a p/n on that anywhere?
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ouch.
though it'* highly highly doubtful, there might be someone who can repair that one component for you, but more than likely you're going to be buying a new pcm.
i can very honestly say that i've never seen that before. my friend blew a fuse on his car, while trying out a home-brew DOD, but it was just that - a fuse. really strange that your fuse didn't catch that.
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though it'* highly highly doubtful, there might be someone who can repair that one component for you, but more than likely you're going to be buying a new pcm.
i can very honestly say that i've never seen that before. my friend blew a fuse on his car, while trying out a home-brew DOD, but it was just that - a fuse. really strange that your fuse didn't catch that.
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Yeah, I think I PM'ed him that when I got the pic.
If you're lucky, and good with a soldering iron (or know someone who is) you might just be able to replace the Cap.
I sure got my fingers crossed for you. I don't know how much to replace the PCM, but a capacitor is only about a quarter, if that much
If you're lucky, and good with a soldering iron (or know someone who is) you might just be able to replace the Cap.
I sure got my fingers crossed for you. I don't know how much to replace the PCM, but a capacitor is only about a quarter, if that much
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Got another CPU
I just got the new to me Computer, found it on Ebay . I disconnected the battery and intalled the new cpu. After hooking the battery up, I gave it a try, with my fingers crossed. It started right up, and ran for about 3 seconds. It won't run. It will start, but won't stay running. Any ideas on where to go from here?
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Upon further investigating I found that the oil pressure gauge is still acting erratic. When I turn the key on, it starts at zero and when it turns over and starts, the pressure builds, until it pegs out, then the car shuts off. The only warning lights that come on are "check gauges" and "check oil level" . I checked the oil level and it appears to be right on. Any clues ?