inline 6 won't start
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inline 6 won't start
I'm new to this forum, and am sure this question has popped up before, lol, but durned if I can find it.
I have a 1989 econoline van with a fuel injected inline 6 engine. The catalytic's were both plugged, making the engine overheat until it shut off.
I've fixed THAT problem, BUT, now it won't start at all.
I've checked the battery, fusible link, starter and solenoid. It has plenty of juice in the battery, and I hear a clicking noise when I try to start it, but it isn't coming from the starter/solenoid. It sounds like it's on the very front of the engine.
BTW, same result when I try to jump it. And, I've replaced the fuel filter, spark plugs, wires and cap. It ran after that, until overheated the last time, when I had eliminated all possible reasons for rough run etc, other than the cat's.
I've also checked all the fluids.
Anyone have any ideas I can try?
Thanks in avance 8^)
I have a 1989 econoline van with a fuel injected inline 6 engine. The catalytic's were both plugged, making the engine overheat until it shut off.
I've fixed THAT problem, BUT, now it won't start at all.
I've checked the battery, fusible link, starter and solenoid. It has plenty of juice in the battery, and I hear a clicking noise when I try to start it, but it isn't coming from the starter/solenoid. It sounds like it's on the very front of the engine.
BTW, same result when I try to jump it. And, I've replaced the fuel filter, spark plugs, wires and cap. It ran after that, until overheated the last time, when I had eliminated all possible reasons for rough run etc, other than the cat's.
I've also checked all the fluids.
Anyone have any ideas I can try?
Thanks in avance 8^)
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I'm new to this forum, and am sure this question has popped up before, lol, but durned if I can find it.
I have a 1989 econoline van with a fuel injected inline 6 engine. The catalytic's were both plugged, making the engine overheat until it shut off.
I've fixed THAT problem, BUT, now it won't start at all.
I've checked the battery, fusible link, starter and solenoid. It has plenty of juice in the battery, and I hear a clicking noise when I try to start it, but it isn't coming from the starter/solenoid. It sounds like it's on the very front of the engine.
BTW, same result when I try to jump it. And, I've replaced the fuel filter, spark plugs, wires and cap. It ran after that, until overheated the last time, when I had eliminated all possible reasons for rough run etc, other than the cat's.
I've also checked all the fluids.
Anyone have any ideas I can try?
Thanks in avance 8^)
I have a 1989 econoline van with a fuel injected inline 6 engine. The catalytic's were both plugged, making the engine overheat until it shut off.
I've fixed THAT problem, BUT, now it won't start at all.
I've checked the battery, fusible link, starter and solenoid. It has plenty of juice in the battery, and I hear a clicking noise when I try to start it, but it isn't coming from the starter/solenoid. It sounds like it's on the very front of the engine.
BTW, same result when I try to jump it. And, I've replaced the fuel filter, spark plugs, wires and cap. It ran after that, until overheated the last time, when I had eliminated all possible reasons for rough run etc, other than the cat's.
I've also checked all the fluids.
Anyone have any ideas I can try?
Thanks in avance 8^)
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yes, I do. Um, where would I use the wire or screwdriver, please? There are 2 "plugs" it it, one green, one grey, each with 2 wires. I'd been looking at the lil box attached to the starter, thinking that was the solenoid. I got someone else to hit the ignition key, and found the solenoid, that IS where the clicking is, so is obviously the trouble.
Thanks 8^)
Thanks 8^)
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Boston, MA
yes, I do. Um, where would I use the wire or screwdriver, please? There are 2 "plugs" it it, one green, one grey, each with 2 wires. I'd been looking at the lil box attached to the starter, thinking that was the solenoid. I got someone else to hit the ignition key, and found the solenoid, that IS where the clicking is, so is obviously the trouble.
Thanks 8^)
Thanks 8^)
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,716
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From: Boston, MA
I'm new to this forum, and am sure this question has popped up before, lol, but durned if I can find it.
I have a 1989 econoline van with a fuel injected inline 6 engine. The catalytic's were both plugged, making the engine overheat until it shut off.
I've fixed THAT problem, BUT, now it won't start at all.
I've checked the battery, fusible link, starter and solenoid. It has plenty of juice in the battery, and I hear a clicking noise when I try to start it, but it isn't coming from the starter/solenoid. It sounds like it's on the very front of the engine.
BTW, same result when I try to jump it. And, I've replaced the fuel filter, spark plugs, wires and cap. It ran after that, until overheated the last time, when I had eliminated all possible reasons for rough run etc, other than the cat's.
I've also checked all the fluids.
Anyone have any ideas I can try?
Thanks in avance 8^)
I have a 1989 econoline van with a fuel injected inline 6 engine. The catalytic's were both plugged, making the engine overheat until it shut off.
I've fixed THAT problem, BUT, now it won't start at all.
I've checked the battery, fusible link, starter and solenoid. It has plenty of juice in the battery, and I hear a clicking noise when I try to start it, but it isn't coming from the starter/solenoid. It sounds like it's on the very front of the engine.
BTW, same result when I try to jump it. And, I've replaced the fuel filter, spark plugs, wires and cap. It ran after that, until overheated the last time, when I had eliminated all possible reasons for rough run etc, other than the cat's.
I've also checked all the fluids.
Anyone have any ideas I can try?
Thanks in avance 8^)
you should update your profile/signature so it is like mine with details about your truck, engine transmission, etc.
Do you own a manual.if not get one....a lot of times they are $2 on amazon for an old car
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