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Old May 28, 2006 | 12:08 PM
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Default Saph had Misfire and now won't start

Last night my Saph had a BIG misfire (iluminated all the street lol) and then got dead.

Engine runs well, and with compression, but won't start.

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Old May 28, 2006 | 01:21 PM
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Try the ignition first do you have a spark at coil lead?

or could be fuel problem?or electrical,

Good luck
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Checked some minutes ago and seams that fuel pump is dead. At least I don't ear it as in the past. but if it's the problem, it's common the big misfire?
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Old May 28, 2006 | 02:51 PM
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yes that can happen
Try connecting pump direct to battery and touch terminals to try to jump it back into life?
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Old May 28, 2006 | 04:06 PM
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I have fuel at the injectors but don't know if pressure is fine. I have spark on coil lead. Will switch fuel filter tomorrow and see whats happens.
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Old May 28, 2006 | 04:20 PM
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Hi,
you could try checking your crank sensor plug, disconnect it and give it a clean and try reconnecting and see if that cures it.

Mike.
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Crank sensor plug is the sensor itself (at the crank pulley) or anything else attached to the block/head?
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Old May 28, 2006 | 04:35 PM
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re-read your post and got it, will clean it also and see. the heat here is getting my brain out of place thanks
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Had a lot of tests today and still don't start.

I have sparks ONLY in 1st cilinder, all other 3 don't spark at all. Any ideia? is this a phase sensor dead or so?

Fuel pump is running well, fuel filter and spark plugs are new.
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Old May 30, 2006 | 03:15 PM
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If you have spark in only 1 cylinder, seems worth looking at your dizzy/phase sensor, all cheap stuff too
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Old Jun 2, 2006 | 10:28 PM
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already done. still the same
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