On Mon, 20 Dec 2004 01:07:12 GMT, JFM >
wrote:

>I assume that all of these things, and the fuel pump, would prevent
>the starter from working at all?
>
>JFM



The ground strap issue is the only one that could possibly stop the
starter from working and even that would be a stretch since the neg
battery cable goes right to the engine. I think he missed the part
about the starter now working at all and thought it just wouldnt
start.

Steve B.




>
>On Sun, 19 Dec 2004 17:46:50 -0600, Lawrence Glickman
> wrote:
>
>>You have to look at the vehicle. Or pay someone else to do it for
>>you.
>>
>>1st thing is check the grounding point(s) for the B- of battery.
>>2nd thing to check is your vacuum hoses for leaks, disconnections.
>>3rd thing is wiring to your Throttle Positon Sensor, or possibly this
>>itself is bad.
>>
>>I have a *scanner,* and my scanner tells me that at idle, my throttle
>>position sensor is at 18.4% of full scale. If you don't have a
>>scanner, your ****ing in the wind, you don't -know- anything about it.
>>
>>There is the possibility you have a malfunctioning mass air flow
>>sensor. At idle, I am taking on 0.52 to 0.63 pounds of air per minute
>>for a 14.7:1 air to fuel ratio.
>>
>>I could go on, but you get the idea. You need some diagnostic tools
>>if you want to fix this by yourself.
>>
>>If you are a hobbyist like I am, buy a scanner ( not just a code
>>reader ) and DIY. Or, bring it to a shop/dealer and pay, pay, and pay
>>some more. In the end, you will have paid enough to probably buy your
>>own scanner and then some.
>>
>>Lg