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Question: RE motor turns over but wont start/Heres a new development

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new member, 2.0L 4 Cylinder SOHC, Mariposa, CA, May 09, 2010, 06:49
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Thank you bret,for your help I will check over the ignition system carefully and again check all my connections,HERES THE NEW DEVELOPMENT I PLUGGED MT OB2 CABLE INTO TEST PLUG TO CHECK FOR CODES THE TACK STARTS TO WORK NORMAL AND THE CAR STARTS UP OK,IF YOU UNPLUG CABE OF OB2 IT DIES AND TACK ACTS LIKE SHORT READS 8000+ RPMS ? I did notice when i unplug cord no fuel pump sound and ignition mudule hums .I also check for fuel out of gas filter pump pumps gas out it seems ok but i dont have a gas pressure tester to check fuel rail pressure anyone ever found this same problem or any more ideas ? Thanks again for any help

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    Bret Bodas May 10, 2010, 18:01
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    Hello again,
    I don't see the original question here but I think you just performed a big job, is that right? I would check all the battery cables, engine ground wires etc. Clean, tighten the grounds and the battery cables.
    I envy you living so close to Yosemite, it's one of my very favorite places, I get up there 1-2 times a year to climb. It's going to be an eventful spring up there, enjoy!

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    Visitor, May 20, 2010, 14:34

    Thanks Bretb
    your advice to check neg.battery cable ,FIXED the problem the cable had internal carossion and also little between the connector plate and cable clamp cleaned up car runs fine. So I replaced the negative battery cable . Thanks for your help in this matter again bretb

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