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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 10:19 PM
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just got done with my h/c install and now the car won't start!!! i'm not sure what's going on. it seems like its not getting fuel, but the fuel pump is working.
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 10:24 PM
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Is the cam position sensor plugged in if you disconnected it for some reason? Did you check fuses?
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 10:32 PM
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Be more descriptive. It wont turn over? It cranks but wont start, no power?
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it cranks but won't start. i've checked everything and can't find any issues.
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 11:06 PM
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Did you cheack all grounds to include the one on the drivers side cyl head? Did you check the cam position sensor? the car will not start if that sensor is unplugged. Can you hear the fuel pump turn on when you turn the key to the "on" position without cranking the engine?

What have you actually checked already and ruled out?
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checked the grounds and the fuel pump is running. where is the cam sensor? is it somewhere i can get to w/o pulling half the motor down? that's the only thing i haven't checked.
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Originally Posted by stangnightmare
checked the grounds and the fuel pump is running. where is the cam sensor? is it somewhere i can get to w/o pulling half the motor down? that's the only thing i haven't checked.
The cam pos sensor is behind the intake manifold to the left side.
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thanks i'll go check it out
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 11:13 PM
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Had the cam pos sensor problem... I believe it is very common to forget something when putting it all back together. Check around your engine for anything not connected or plugged in.
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Originally Posted by stangnightmare
thanks i'll go check it out
The oil pressure sensor is the tall one that looks like a roll of pennies on the right side, the cam sensor is to the left of it.
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is it actually on the manifold or on the back of the block?
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Originally Posted by stangnightmare
is it actually on the manifold or on the back of the block?
Its on the back of the block. The MAP sensor is the one on the back of the manifold, make sure thats plugged in too.
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it's all plugged in. any suggestions from here. i'm really lost at this point
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 11:27 PM
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Fuses?
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 11:28 PM
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i checked every fuse i could think of. they were all good.
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Do some troubleshooting. Pull a plug. Is it wet? Connect it to the plug wire and lay it on a ground. Crank the motor. Do you have spark? While the plug is out, screw a compression tester in the plug hole. Crank the motor. What is the compression. Unscrew the cap on the fuel rail. Push in on the schrader valve. Is there pressure?
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I never pulled my cam sensor plug when I did my heads.....
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Originally Posted by jermzz
I never pulled my cam sensor plug when I did my heads.....
You dont have to but some people just like to get all the wires out of the area.
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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 12:43 PM
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i didn't pull mine either, but i double checked it anyway. i'm going to test the fuel pressure, plugs, and wires today after work. anyone have any issues with the VATS system on their cars?
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If it was the vats it wouldnt crank.
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