*Extended crank*
#1
*Extended crank*
I have a 1997 Max and after it sits for a few hours it turns over a long time before it fires, oil light flickers then stumbles to a start...this used to just be after sitting overnight but now is becoming more frequent. I have cleaned the egr tube, IACV, TB, crank sensor, replaced starter, replaced spark plugs, replaced a bad coil, cleaned all grounds / battery terminals, and tried letting the fuel pump prime for a long time (key on, but not start) with accessories off. I know there is a million posts like this but has anyone ever found a definitive cure? seems like it would be simple fuel, air or spark......
Last edited by ncmaxvq; 12-03-2011 at 03:28 PM.
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I have a 1997 Max and after it sits for a few hours it turns over a long time before it fires, oil light flickers then stumbles to a start...this used to just be after sitting overnight but now is becoming more frequent. I have cleaned the egr tube, IACV, TB, crank sensor, replaced starter, replaced spark plugs, replaced a bad coil, cleaned all grounds / battery terminals, and tried letting the fuel pump prime for a long time (key on, but not start) with accessories off. I know there is a million posts like this but has anyone ever found a definitive cure? seems like it would be simple fuel, air or spark......
Only asking because you didn't mention trying that.
#5
Thanks for the info! makes sense actually because i did notice it seems to happen more when the car is low on fuel. Ill change it Wednesday if i can find one by then...ill let you guys know how it goes
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I'd personally start with the cheaper option[s] before saying "oh it has to be this" and spending $70+ on something that may not fix (or even be) the problem when it may just be a cheap fix (fuel filter $10-$15, ECTS ~$20) -- unless you've eliminated all of the other likely possibilities first, that is. IIRC if the FPR fails it'll typically leak fuel into the vac hose attached to it.
Last edited by BenL; 12-04-2011 at 11:23 AM.
#12
Don't know when it has been replaced last, just bought the car...I replaced it today and so far so good. I also got a FP regulator but was unable to remove the bolts but no fuel on vacc line. If it persists ill change it. If not ill return it. ECTS is also on the to do list...
#15
Diagnostics has gotta be the hardest part of car repair. First do you have any check engine lights? Or at least use a scan tool to verify that you have no pending codes.
People want to forget that the 4th gen is getting old and many develop electrical problems in the wiring harness. Search for add'l grounding tips. The crank sensors are known to cause long starts but I would test your parts instead of throwing parts at it.
People want to forget that the 4th gen is getting old and many develop electrical problems in the wiring harness. Search for add'l grounding tips. The crank sensors are known to cause long starts but I would test your parts instead of throwing parts at it.
#16
Diagnostics has gotta be the hardest part of car repair. First do you have any check engine lights? Or at least use a scan tool to verify that you have no pending codes.
People want to forget that the 4th gen is getting old and many develop electrical problems in the wiring harness. Search for add'l grounding tips. The crank sensors are known to cause long starts but I would test your parts instead of throwing parts at it.
People want to forget that the 4th gen is getting old and many develop electrical problems in the wiring harness. Search for add'l grounding tips. The crank sensors are known to cause long starts but I would test your parts instead of throwing parts at it.
#17
if it's not the fpr, then maybe the fuel filter maintenance was so neglected that the fuel pump has been work much harder for a very long time. Maybe its about to go. When you prime the pump, can you hear it? If you can then I think it's just about done.
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#19
hey NCMAXVQ, please post how you get the FPR screws out, cuz I'm in the same boat right now. I can crank forever on the first key turn, but starts instantly on the second. How I start now is turn the key to on, then to off, then to start, and it starts everytime. Have the FPR but can't get a philips head driver in there. good luck...
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Could have been the ground you added. MT cars are common to have starting problems I've had it since I've owned my car about 5 years replaced everything til last year someone said maybe the bellhousing needs to be sanded down. So I did that and starts like it's brand new.
#22
hey NCMAXVQ, please post how you get the FPR screws out, cuz I'm in the same boat right now. I can crank forever on the first key turn, but starts instantly on the second. How I start now is turn the key to on, then to off, then to start, and it starts everytime. Have the FPR but can't get a philips head driver in there. good luck...
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hey NCMAXVQ, please post how you get the FPR screws out, cuz I'm in the same boat right now. I can crank forever on the first key turn, but starts instantly on the second. How I start now is turn the key to on, then to off, then to start, and it starts everytime. Have the FPR but can't get a philips head driver in there. good luck...
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hey NCMAXVQ, please post how you get the FPR screws out, cuz I'm in the same boat right now. I can crank forever on the first key turn, but starts instantly on the second. How I start now is turn the key to on, then to off, then to start, and it starts everytime. Have the FPR but can't get a philips head driver in there. good luck...
#26
Could have been the ground you added. MT cars are common to have starting problems I've had it since I've owned my car about 5 years replaced everything til last year someone said maybe the bellhousing needs to be sanded down. So I did that and starts like it's brand new.
#27
hey, thanxs for all the advice, I was trying to take off the FPR without first removing the airbox or MAF. I'll do it the right way the next time I see the car.
It's a 96 black Gle that replaced a 95 Se evergreen that I gave to my sister after the 95 got totaled. Both auto. I replaced the knock sensor last week without moving anything out of the way by squeezing my left hand in there. Anyway sis said the max's are the best cars she's ever had, after driving camry's and minivans. This forum is great! Everyone have a safe and Merry Christmas...
It's a 96 black Gle that replaced a 95 Se evergreen that I gave to my sister after the 95 got totaled. Both auto. I replaced the knock sensor last week without moving anything out of the way by squeezing my left hand in there. Anyway sis said the max's are the best cars she's ever had, after driving camry's and minivans. This forum is great! Everyone have a safe and Merry Christmas...
Last edited by djchan; 12-09-2011 at 11:04 PM.
#28
if the mating surface between the tranny and bell housing was not properly cleaned then the starting system does not have proper ground. this will always be the case until you unbolt the tranny and clean the surface.
it doesn't matter how many ground wires you add. if everything else tests ok, then this is definitely your problem. i know because i have the same problem.
it doesn't matter how many ground wires you add. if everything else tests ok, then this is definitely your problem. i know because i have the same problem.
#29
if the mating surface between the tranny and bell housing was not properly cleaned then the starting system does not have proper ground. this will always be the case until you unbolt the tranny and clean the surface.
it doesn't matter how many ground wires you add. if everything else tests ok, then this is definitely your problem. i know because i have the same problem.
it doesn't matter how many ground wires you add. if everything else tests ok, then this is definitely your problem. i know because i have the same problem.