GEM

New member, so may make dumb comments or actions.

I drive a 93 SE with 71,000 miles. It's a great car, needing only new plugs, a set of front pads and a starting motor in its life. However, yesterday when it started it stumbled at very low revs for a few seconds, then quit and would not restart.

I disconnected the battery until today, hoping for a reset, but it still won't start. (Yes, I reconnected the battery.) It cranks willingly.

Any thoughts will be appreciated.

Glen

re037

you replaced the plugs right?

GEM

Yeah, that was a couple of years ago. The car has been running well & passed it's emissions test a month ago.

re037

well if your diagnosing from scrap, start with basics. make sure its getting fuel (injectors, fuel pump, fuel pressure) and spark (distributor, wires, ignition coil, ground).

GEM

I'll do that over the weekend & get back soon.

GM

GEM

I tried the SEARCH route, as suggested in the stickies, but got the message

Error: Host Not Accessible
The web host www.club240.com is not accessible.

every time.

GEM

re037

try ********.com they have a pretty good troubleshooting sub forum to help out

GEM

Thanks, re037. The car started toady and runs normally. Now I just have to find out why!

GEM

re037

hmm. weird, haha. i suspect electrical gremlins. gl figuring it out

GEM

I hear you! Thanks much for your interest.

dkdeleon

Check you Throttle position sensor connector. Have you washed or sprayed the engine bay lately? If so check for water in your spark plug holes, just disconnect one wire at a time and look for moisture around the spark plugs.

GEM

I have never washed the engine bay and the car is always parked inside. However, the TPS connector is a good suggestion, as it seems to idle too slow when it first starts, then comes up to correct idle speed.
The Oxy sensor has never been changed and the car was right at allowable limits for its emmisions test in June. Should that sensor be changed from time-to-time?