Chasing a problem...
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Chasing a problem...
car: 1990 nissan 240sx
motor: "newer" single cam cuz the other one blew up
Problem...my car randomly doesnt like to start from time to time. I will have this problem maybe twice a week with no warning. The most annoying times are just after getting gas n trying to start my car n it just clicks. If I keep attempting to start the car by turning to START repeatedly the car will always start by about the 20th attempt 90% of the time...otherwise I ask someone to jump my car
Possible cause...
1. shitty battery
2. i set the timing by ear, throttle response, how quickly my car burns gas, and reading articles stating idle should be at roughly 750rpm@idle
Starting issues I have fixed already.
1. new starter
2. replaced blown 75amp fuse
3. "newer" cleaner injectors
4. new spark plugs
5. secured loose connections to starter and alternator.
Hopefully my prob is just a bad battery. I put all this info on here cuz my question is (and its a dumb one) does your timing affect your cars ability to start in the cold. I ask because as stated I set mine mainly by sound@idle, throttle respond and what the internetz said it should be.
motor: "newer" single cam cuz the other one blew up
Problem...my car randomly doesnt like to start from time to time. I will have this problem maybe twice a week with no warning. The most annoying times are just after getting gas n trying to start my car n it just clicks. If I keep attempting to start the car by turning to START repeatedly the car will always start by about the 20th attempt 90% of the time...otherwise I ask someone to jump my car
Possible cause...
1. shitty battery
2. i set the timing by ear, throttle response, how quickly my car burns gas, and reading articles stating idle should be at roughly 750rpm@idle
Starting issues I have fixed already.
1. new starter
2. replaced blown 75amp fuse
3. "newer" cleaner injectors
4. new spark plugs
5. secured loose connections to starter and alternator.
Hopefully my prob is just a bad battery. I put all this info on here cuz my question is (and its a dumb one) does your timing affect your cars ability to start in the cold. I ask because as stated I set mine mainly by sound@idle, throttle respond and what the internetz said it should be.
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Re: Chasing a problem...
You set your timing by ear?? First, burrow a timing light and set your timing to 15 degrees BTDC. I think you can even rent them for free from autozone. If your car isn't starting, but will jumpstart, then it sounds like an electrical problem. check your battery terminals and get your battery tested at autozone for free. You could have a short somewhere if you had to replace your 75 amp fuse as well.
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Look on the battery terminals and see if there is a fusible link. It should be a little black thing that is hooked up to the terminal connector with wires coming out. If its there, see if its damaged.
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Re: Chasing a problem...
You set your timing by ear?? First, burrow a timing light and set your timing to 15 degrees BTDC. I think you can even rent them for free from autozone. If your car isn't starting, but will jumpstart, then it sounds like an electrical problem. check your battery terminals and get your battery tested at autozone for free. You could have a short somewhere if you had to replace your 75 amp fuse as well.
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Re: Chasing a problem...
I believe I got all the fusible link stuff squared away when I was inspecting my harness for any damage when all that had happend was my 75amp fuse blew. I tested what people suggested with a volt meter n everything to my knowledge and what was suggested is in good working condition.
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Re: Chasing a problem...
well by ear i mean...listening to the idle go up or down as i adjust the timing while looking at what the idle rpm is doing n if the car sounds/feels like its strugglin when i drive it. i'll get a light tho. Ive had my battery quick charged twice in maybe 5months b'cuz it wasn't in the car for quite a while.
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You stated you fixed cables to starter and alternator.
Are the terminal ends that connect to the battery tight and clean(ish)?lol
My negative had s shitty connection once in the past and did the same thing you are describing.
Are the terminal ends that connect to the battery tight and clean(ish)?lol
My negative had s shitty connection once in the past and did the same thing you are describing.
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Re: Chasing a problem...
that $107 starter better not be bad
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