92 eclipse gs-wont start, got spark

[sdwinder]

my buddy and i ae looking at buying a nice 92 eclipse gs for 500 but cant get it to start. ive checked the spark and have it all the way to the plugs. im not too sure if we have fuel or not, but ive shot startin fluid into the air box and the car didnt ven make an attempt at starting. also, ive got a weird noise coming from around the firewall when the key is turned to on, but i cant figure out where its cming from. if any1 has some info that may help me id appreciate it!!

[defiancy]

Originally Posted by sdwinder

my buddy and i ae looking at buying a nice 92 eclipse gs for 500 but cant get it to start. ive checked the spark and have it all the way to the plugs. im not too sure if we have fuel or not, but ive shot startin fluid into the air box and the car didnt ven make an attempt at starting. also, ive got a weird noise coming from around the firewall when the key is turned to on, but i cant figure out where its cming from. if any1 has some info that may help me id appreciate it!!

What is it doing when you crank it? Is it turning over or just clicking?

A little more info is needed.

[sdwinder]

it does turn over, just wont start

[defiancy]

Originally Posted by sdwinder

it does turn over, just wont start

Try running some fuel treatment through there. You could have clogged injectors or lines. Check your fuel pump and make sure it's good.

[sdwinder]

how could i go about checking the fuel pump? and if it was out wouldnt the ether have made it at least try to start? could it possibly be a timing problem? i pulled the timing dust cover, but im sure exactly where the timing notchs are suppost to be lined up

[defiancy]

Originally Posted by sdwinder

how could i go about checking the fuel pump? and if it was out wouldnt the ether have made it at least try to start? could it possibly be a timing problem? i pulled the timing dust cover, but im sure exactly where the timing notchs are suppost to be lined up

Pick up a hanes or chiltons manual I think it has a procedure for checking the fuel pump on there.


I don't think it would be a timing problem, especially if it's not starting at all. Sounds like fuel to me.

[sdwinder]

i'll get after that tomorrow then, thanks. y wouldnt that ether shot make a diff if it is a fuel prob?

[defiancy]

Originally Posted by sdwinder

i'll get after that tomorrow then, thanks. y wouldnt that ether shot make a diff if it is a fuel prob?

Because it takes fuel to sustain and engine and run it. It's just like a drop of fuel in the engine where as it needs a constant supply to run.

[sdwinder]

what could that grinding noise be when u turn the key on? is there some kind of a fuel pump under the hood or a relay or something that pressurizes the fuel system?

[defiancy]

Originally Posted by sdwinder

what could that grinding noise be when u turn the key on? is there some kind of a fuel pump under the hood or a relay or something that pressurizes the fuel system?

I don't know about a grinding noise. Could be the starter.

[sdwinder]

no, its not the starter. its not when u crank the car. its when u first turn the key to on, like when the fuel pump should be running.

[boyertownMidnight]

i had the same issue, with my 1992 gs with a 2.0 try useing and voltameter and getting codes, mine ended up being my ECU..