bad baterey?

[countryboy]

Ok I went out and messed with it a little more and tried to start it while by passing the relay and at first it didn’t want to start but then it did and ran well even with out the bypass. I shut it off and on two or three times and it would not start again. I never did get the 1 sec. start from the computer though

[LMP]

OK this means the ignition system works OK. So the computer refuses to fire the pump: strange.
Computer fires the pump in 3 ways: first, on "ignition ON" (computer must receive and process this information), computer fires pump one second (should).
WHen cranking, timing pulses or even starting position (not sure which) tells pump to fire continually.
Once the engine fires up, then sometimes oil pressure , either directly through an auxiliary mechanical switch, or with the information fed to the computer, maintains the pump ON. Or it can come from information from ignition system.
We now know 3rd item works, but not the first 2.....
I would look for some scrapward to let me try another ECM: just go with the ECM readily accessible then unplug and plug the other for a test: this would clear the situation. The missing 1 sec pulse is my main concern.
I guess you have gone through this, but recently, on another car forum, someone had indeed a weird starting problems, with injectors playing almost some kind of rythmic music. I suggested disconnecting the battery for a few minutes and then reconnect so the ECM reinitializes itself anew....and it solved the problem.

[countryboy]

ok took it to a pro today will let every one know what i find out

[tavarish]

it's a corroded connection, I have the exact same problem...just replace the cables from the battery and you should be fine.