Gas soaked rag in throttle body?

[mattsthru]

I'm having trouble starting my 89 DOHC Si. Starts few seconds then dies. Wont start there after. Changed fuel filter, injectors, and ecu, have yet to check fuel pump and relay. My buddy shoved a gas soaked rag into the throttle body and it went for a while. So I'm thinking fuel system. Also 2 out of 3 times when I start it I get a dead battery effect (no crank). Verified fuel is coming out of injectors but maybe not enough pressure. I don't want to pay 60+ dollars for fuel pressure tester. Have access to spare parts what should I do? Please help!

[GEESERTEG]

Originally Posted by mattsthru

I'm having trouble starting my 89 DOHC Si. Starts few seconds then dies. Wont start there after. Changed fuel filter, injectors, and ecu, have yet to check fuel pump and relay. My buddy shoved a gas soaked rag into the throttle body and it went for a while. So I'm thinking fuel system. Also 2 out of 3 times when I start it I get a dead battery effect (no crank). Verified fuel is coming out of injectors but maybe not enough pressure. I don't want to pay 60+ dollars for fuel pressure tester. Have access to spare parts what should I do? Please help!

From everything you just said... I think you may have an electrical problem. Check all your grounds.