Harder to start after injector and O2 replacement
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Sorry. yes the Schrader valve at the end of the fuel rail!
And I seem to have spoke too soon, still had trouble. But I dont think its fuel-related now. I was driving home from work and my service light came on and then it started doing the bucking. Sure enough, it was a misfire code. I managed to limp it home, but there is definitely a problem with the coils and not the injectors. So at least thats solved! I hope replacing them with another set I have will help fix this annoying issue.
And I seem to have spoke too soon, still had trouble. But I dont think its fuel-related now. I was driving home from work and my service light came on and then it started doing the bucking. Sure enough, it was a misfire code. I managed to limp it home, but there is definitely a problem with the coils and not the injectors. So at least thats solved! I hope replacing them with another set I have will help fix this annoying issue.
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P0300
But its worse than that. I got back from work, went to start it and it would crank like for a second and then would stop and the starter would buzz. It was locked up. I found out that cylinder 5 had a lot of fuel in it, and I thought that because the coil for 5 was damaged a bit, it was missing, filled with fuel and was the issue. So I cleaned it out, put it back together and now it won't start. It fires up for a second and then dies. The fuel pump is also louder than it used to be. I did add a bit more fuel, but Ive had the needle on the gauge lower and still had a gallon left. So im not really sure what'* going on at this point. I'm going to try starter fluid in the intake tomorrow and see where that gets me.
But its worse than that. I got back from work, went to start it and it would crank like for a second and then would stop and the starter would buzz. It was locked up. I found out that cylinder 5 had a lot of fuel in it, and I thought that because the coil for 5 was damaged a bit, it was missing, filled with fuel and was the issue. So I cleaned it out, put it back together and now it won't start. It fires up for a second and then dies. The fuel pump is also louder than it used to be. I did add a bit more fuel, but Ive had the needle on the gauge lower and still had a gallon left. So im not really sure what'* going on at this point. I'm going to try starter fluid in the intake tomorrow and see where that gets me.
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Why would you put starter fluid in the intake? Are you trying to blow the intake manifold off?
How do you have a "lot of fuel in #5"? If the engine was running just prior to pulling the plug out of #5, it wouldn't exactly be full of fuel, it would be full of coolant. A leaking intake gasket will cause a P0300. Or, both valves are shut and won't expel any fluid. If that'* the case, you have a serious engine issue.
I'm beginning to wonder if you have any clue as to what you are doing nor any idea on how to diagnose. On that note, I'm going to ask you to stop posting here on the forum, and take your car to a certified mechanic to diagnose your issue.
How do you have a "lot of fuel in #5"? If the engine was running just prior to pulling the plug out of #5, it wouldn't exactly be full of fuel, it would be full of coolant. A leaking intake gasket will cause a P0300. Or, both valves are shut and won't expel any fluid. If that'* the case, you have a serious engine issue.
I'm beginning to wonder if you have any clue as to what you are doing nor any idea on how to diagnose. On that note, I'm going to ask you to stop posting here on the forum, and take your car to a certified mechanic to diagnose your issue.
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Why would you put starter fluid in the intake? Are you trying to blow the intake manifold off?
How do you have a "lot of fuel in #5"? If the engine was running just prior to pulling the plug out of #5, it wouldn't exactly be full of fuel, it would be full of coolant. A leaking intake gasket will cause a P0300. Or, both valves are shut and won't expel any fluid. If that'* the case, you have a serious engine issue.
I'm beginning to wonder if you have any clue as to what you are doing nor any idea on how to diagnose. On that note, I'm going to ask you to stop posting here on the forum, and take your car to a certified mechanic to diagnose your issue.
How do you have a "lot of fuel in #5"? If the engine was running just prior to pulling the plug out of #5, it wouldn't exactly be full of fuel, it would be full of coolant. A leaking intake gasket will cause a P0300. Or, both valves are shut and won't expel any fluid. If that'* the case, you have a serious engine issue.
I'm beginning to wonder if you have any clue as to what you are doing nor any idea on how to diagnose. On that note, I'm going to ask you to stop posting here on the forum, and take your car to a certified mechanic to diagnose your issue.