Lucas
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- ZOO YORK CITY
Little brothers 93 XJ ran like a top until a few days ago when he parked it. All of the sudden it wouldn't start. Cranked fine though, so not the NSS.
After a while we replaced the CPS- no start.
Tried a new TPS, IAC - no start
Checked Dist cap, cam position sensor, all temp sensors.
Have spark at the coil
Have spark at all dist cap terminals
Have spark at each individual plug.
Here is the weird part. When I tried to use starting fluid, it won't turn over or even burble. Just cranks. I can definitely smell ether coming from the tailpipe as it cranks. If I KNOW I have spark at the plugs, shouldn't the ether ignite enough to make the engine chug just a little? Also, when I pulled the plugs I could smell fresh gas on them.
Fuel rail has pressure, but I haven't checked with a gauge.
So whats the deal? Definitely sparking, probably fuel (at least starting fluid), but no start?
After a while we replaced the CPS- no start.
Tried a new TPS, IAC - no start
Checked Dist cap, cam position sensor, all temp sensors.
Have spark at the coil
Have spark at all dist cap terminals
Have spark at each individual plug.
Here is the weird part. When I tried to use starting fluid, it won't turn over or even burble. Just cranks. I can definitely smell ether coming from the tailpipe as it cranks. If I KNOW I have spark at the plugs, shouldn't the ether ignite enough to make the engine chug just a little? Also, when I pulled the plugs I could smell fresh gas on them.
Fuel rail has pressure, but I haven't checked with a gauge.
So whats the deal? Definitely sparking, probably fuel (at least starting fluid), but no start?