Car turns over but does not start...

[bigdoggee]

I don't know if it has spark. How do I check? and if it does not, what could be the possible reasons be for this problem?

Thanks!!!

 

[WaterRooster]

I have the same problem, I can try and it will turn, but I have to give it gas to get it to go.

Shawn

 

[SLOSHO89]

You could get an old spark plug and connect it to the wire and have a buddy turn the motor over for you, while you hold it. Remember to ground the spark plug to something (radiator suport or something metal.)
I've never tried it on my car though.....

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[BeatDaSHO]

yo man. sounds like it's your cps(crank position sensor). This can fail due to the water pump leaking out water onto the cps and shorting it out. My bro's SHO wouldn't start and he had to replace the water pump and the cps. If you take it to someone to have done, it's gonna be lots of money. Good luck. Late.

Greg

 

[SHO bulley]

Originally posted by BeatDaSHO:
yo man. sounds like it's your cps(crank position sensor). This can fail due to the water pump leaking out water onto the cps and shorting it out. My bro's SHO wouldn't start and he had to replace the water pump and the cps. If you take it to someone to have done, it's gonna be lots of money. Good luck. Late.

Greg

Ya, i agree. CPS, it cost my friend 600 i think at the dealer, you could probably do it for cheaper at a shop (non dealer) To check for spark, i dont know what this guy is talkin about, just put your finger in one of the spark plug wires...