starting issue

[satan jamez]

The engine will crank just fine but will not start till I let go of the key. Is this an ignition switch issue? It looks to have been replaced already.

Bob

[Pitbull1052]

I just went through something similar last year check for Air Fuel and Spark..... mine ended up being the computer

[satan jamez]

I can get the car to start every time. I just need to let the key go and it'll fire up. It's just not the way it's supposed to work. Could this still be a computer issue?

[Pitbull1052]

oh no sorry I misread

[satan jamez]

I just replace the ignition switch and the issue is still the same.

[satan jamez]

clearly someone has had this issue before?? No?

[chris91]

Hmm, have you tried searching around on corral.net? Pretty odd.

[satan jamez]

Of course. I posted there too.

[satan jamez]

This is weird.

It'll start just fine with the spout removed.

I've replaced the ignition switch and module.

[satan jamez]

I could really use some help guys. I also replaced the starter and key/cylinder.

[satan jamez]

Anyone?? WTH.

I've replaced the solenoid, starter, ignition switch, ignition module, key/cylinder.

[facemelter71]

Ive never heard of what your talking about.It'll crank in the start position but wont fire,but as soon as you let go of the key it will start?

[satan jamez]

Correct. It doesn't seem to be getting spark when cranking.

Update: It will start up perfectly when the spout is removed though.

[facemelter71]

If your removing the spout and it will start,then your timing is messed up.Thats all the spout does,it connects the computer to the module.And when you pull that all it does is sets the computer back to base timing.

[satan jamez]

The timing is set stock at 10 deg.

[facemelter71]

Yes it is.But,when the spout is connected it puts the computer back in charge of the timing.Sounds to me like as long as the computer is in controll its either retarding or advancing PAST the point of it not wanting to start.

Pull the spout,start it.put the spout back in and see if it will run correctly.If not,it will spark knock and have octane ping.Also check timing with spout pulled,and spout connected if you can.Just to see where it goes.

[Rick93coupe]

Sounds like the ecm to me. Swap one out with a buddy, it's free to try. They will do the oddest things from time to time.

[satan jamez]

It'll run great with the spout plugged back in also. (once it's running without it) Maybe it is the computer...

[satan jamez]

Anyone have a ECM they want to sell?

[Pitbull1052]

they've got them at Oreilly's with a core for 100....

[chris91]

Id try just borrowing someones first before just throwing parts at it.

[facemelter71]

I might have one you can try.Ill have to check the numbers when I get home.Its a new one I bought for my vert when I was going to switch it over to Mass air.Never used it.Ill check when I get home.

[satan jamez]

please do :) thanks

[satan jamez]

Lock it down, it was the flippen ECM

Thanks,
Bob