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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 10:20 PM
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Also, I forgot to mention as im cranking it and the batteries start losing juice, the CEL comes on. Is this normal?
 
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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 10:23 PM
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Then I would rule out the gear and fuel. Time to get back under the VC's. Any way you could do a buzz check?
 
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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 10:24 PM
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Man, I'd get a full charge on those batts, or maybe replace them. CEL means code....that could help.
 
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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 10:32 PM
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Rubber Duck has a good point, get those batteries charged and try again tomrrow with a buzz check. BTW I am pretty sure oil wont come out of the holes on the injectors unless the injector is getting a signal to fire.
 
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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by rockitdog
BTW I am pretty sure oil wont come out of the holes on the injectors unless the injector is getting a signal to fire.

All the more reason to check it right?
 
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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 11:17 PM
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exactly, could help find where the problem lies!
 
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Old Nov 18, 2008 | 02:25 AM
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I have no way to do a buzz test. I dont know anyone with a scanner to do it with.
 
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Old Nov 18, 2008 | 08:22 AM
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I know it sounds really dumb but did you crack the lid on the fuel bowl to get the air out. I had this problem when i put my 2s in. It didn't want to bleed on its own
If you still have the vc undone try unplugging the injectors and check for power and work your way back toward the outside of the cover.
Also does your wait to start light come on then you turn the key?
I would also plug it in for a couple hours before you try and start. Always makes things easier when everything is warmed up
 
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Old Nov 18, 2008 | 10:09 AM
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It seems to me like there isnt any fuel getting into the cylinders. Would I have to crack the fuel lines open to get the air out maybe? When im cranking it over im not getting any kind of smoke from the exhaust at alll.
 
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Old Nov 18, 2008 | 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by wmiller
I know it sounds really dumb but did you crack the lid on the fuel bowl to get the air out. I had this problem when i put my 2s in. It didn't want to bleed on its own
If you still have the vc undone try unplugging the injectors and check for power and work your way back toward the outside of the cover.
Also does your wait to start light come on then you turn the key?
I would also plug it in for a couple hours before you try and start. Always makes things easier when everything is warmed up
x2 does your wait to start light come on?
 
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Old Nov 18, 2008 | 09:05 PM
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I got it fixed guys. I found a little oil inside the IPR plug, i diried it out and then it was a matter of cranking and cranking and cranking. And by the way I love the stage 1's!! This site is great, you dont realize how helpful people are on here until you need the help. Thanks to all!
 
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Old Nov 18, 2008 | 09:38 PM
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Glad you got it matt. Roll the coal!
 
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