98 Wont go boom.

PhoenixCMXIV · February 28th, 2011, 09:13 PM

Hey.

My 98, when i go to start it, will turn over the engine for thirty seconds, with not ignites at all. When I put it just to 'On', I can hear a click + squeel (fuel pump, i think) I haven't actually pulled out any lines to test to see if the pump is actually squirting, or tested spark plugs.

Any ideas that might prevent it from popping?

[I know i don't know the most about cars or functioning, but thats why i'm here and not the ford dealership. You may have to be patient with me..

Thanks in advance.]

Mr. Red Pony · February 28th, 2011, 10:23 PM

Have you done any mods? Have you check you inertia switch? (in the trunk next to the driver tail light.)

Anything odd happen right before this?

FYI; trying to crank it for more than 15 seconds can overheat you starter.

PhoenixCMXIV · February 28th, 2011, 10:40 PM

Haha.. Wow.. I just got it. i feel dumb.

I was looking into the alarm system, as it trips 30secs after arming. I peeked in the trunk, looking at the 6/7 plug that houses the trunk latch sensor. I pulled it out to run a multimeter to test some leads, and apparently forgot to plug it back in.. (sshhhhh!!)

And with cranking the engine, my dad worked on it while I was at school. He said he could crank it for 30 seconds, no pops. (I blame him xD )

thanks for the idea.

Mr. Red Pony · February 28th, 2011, 10:45 PM

No prob.

Unrelated: what meter?

PhoenixCMXIV · February 28th, 2011, 10:49 PM

Some cheep $30 automatic one from Radio Shack. It's not bad.

Mr. Red Pony · February 28th, 2011, 10:53 PM

Does it have a 10 megaohm impedance?

PhoenixCMXIV · February 28th, 2011, 10:56 PM

Not positive, but I doubt it. It is my second one. The first one died in a junkyard testing tailight bulb fittings.

PhoenixCMXIV · February 28th, 2011, 11:02 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. Red Pony

Does it have a 10 megaohm impedance?

I dont know if this will help..

http://support.radioshack.com/suppor...oc72/72438.pdf

Mr. Red Pony · February 28th, 2011, 11:40 PM

Looks cheesy. I use a fluke 88. I stand by 87 and 88. Nothing else n

February 28th, 2011, 09:13 PM	#1
PhoenixCMXIV Newbie Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 41 iTrader: 0 reviews	98 Wont go boom. Hey. My 98, when i go to start it, will turn over the engine for thirty seconds, with not ignites at all. When I put it just to 'On', I can hear a click + squeel (fuel pump, i think) I haven't actually pulled out any lines to test to see if the pump is actually squirting, or tested spark plugs. Any ideas that might prevent it from popping? [I know i don't know the most about cars or functioning, but thats why i'm here and not the ford dealership. You may have to be patient with me.. Thanks in advance.]

February 28th, 2011, 10:23 PM	#2
Mr. Red Pony Resident badass 01 Built V6 (3.9) 13.91 @ 99.1 N/A Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lawton, Oklahomo Posts: 6,788 iTrader: 10 reviews	Have you done any mods? Have you check you inertia switch? (in the trunk next to the driver tail light.) Anything odd happen right before this? FYI; trying to crank it for more than 15 seconds can overheat you starter. __________________ 271rwhp N/A V6 The Name is Danny. I'm a GM Technician. Suck it.

February 28th, 2011, 10:45 PM	#4
Mr. Red Pony Resident badass 01 Built V6 (3.9) 13.91 @ 99.1 N/A Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lawton, Oklahomo Posts: 6,788 iTrader: 10 reviews	No prob. Unrelated: what meter? __________________ 271rwhp N/A V6 The Name is Danny. I'm a GM Technician. Suck it.

February 28th, 2011, 10:53 PM	#6
Mr. Red Pony Resident badass 01 Built V6 (3.9) 13.91 @ 99.1 N/A Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lawton, Oklahomo Posts: 6,788 iTrader: 10 reviews	Does it have a 10 megaohm impedance? __________________ 271rwhp N/A V6 The Name is Danny. I'm a GM Technician. Suck it.

February 28th, 2011, 11:40 PM	#9
Mr. Red Pony Resident badass 01 Built V6 (3.9) 13.91 @ 99.1 N/A Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lawton, Oklahomo Posts: 6,788 iTrader: 10 reviews	Looks cheesy. I use a fluke 88. I stand by 87 and 88. Nothing else n __________________ 271rwhp N/A V6 The Name is Danny. I'm a GM Technician. Suck it.

February 28th, 2011, 10:40 PM	#3
PhoenixCMXIV Newbie Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 41 iTrader: 0 reviews	Haha.. Wow.. I just got it. i feel dumb. I was looking into the alarm system, as it trips 30secs after arming. I peeked in the trunk, looking at the 6/7 plug that houses the trunk latch sensor. I pulled it out to run a multimeter to test some leads, and apparently forgot to plug it back in.. (sshhhhh!!) And with cranking the engine, my dad worked on it while I was at school. He said he could crank it for 30 seconds, no pops. (I blame him xD ) thanks for the idea.

February 28th, 2011, 10:49 PM	#5
PhoenixCMXIV Newbie Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 41 iTrader: 0 reviews	Some cheep $30 automatic one from Radio Shack. It's not bad.

February 28th, 2011, 10:56 PM	#7
PhoenixCMXIV Newbie Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 41 iTrader: 0 reviews	Not positive, but I doubt it. It is my second one. The first one died in a junkyard testing tailight bulb fittings.

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