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How to check if i have no computer to scan engine for codes?

Has a 2.0 l engine dies like fuel problem because after it dies it cranks over but no fire so spray starting fluid then it starts runs again then do es the same thing over and over again i replaced the fuel pump well that didnt help one bit I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO AND HOW TO CHECK FOR CERTAIN THINGS AND NO DOLLARS FOR THE GARAGE .HELP PLEASE

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BBB Industries have diagrams for free online. Check for power to fuses and relays to the injectors and a pulse signal to the injectors would be a first step. Check YouTube for "injector voltage test" will show you how visually.

Posted on Jun 23, 2015

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Well, it sounds like it is a problem in the fuel pump circuit. A lot of problems don't set a code, but if you know someone with a code reader or scanner, or if you get it running to drive it to Autozone or O'Reillys, Pep Boys, or most auto parts stores , you can get a free code scan service. Only takes a few seconds, good to know if your engine computer has detected anything.

So you put a new pump in. If it turns on, it should put enough fuel pressure up to the engine. Here's how to check if the pump is turning on as it should to start the car: turn the ignition key to on, not start, and listen for the fuel pump to turn on for 2 seconds. You should hear a hum or buzz from the tank for about 2 seconds. If you do hear it, and the fuel filter is not plugged up, the engine should have enough gas to start. If the filter is not plugged up, and the only way to start the engine is with starting fluid, then the problem may be in the fuel injector circuit.

Now if you do not hear the fuel pump turn on (2 seconds) with key in on, then the problem is in the fuel pump circuit. This can be difficult to diagnose, not feasible without a voltmeter and a wiring diagram of the car, so you would probably need experienced help. If you put the pump in yourself, you are a good gear head. buy a digital voltmeter and a repair manual and go to learning while you fix it your self.

Posted on Jun 22, 2015

montehammons Jun 23, 2015

Ronald, the most important verification of the fuel pump (and the fuel filter as well), WHEN you have a no start or hard starting situation and you want to know if the right amount of gas is getting to the engine, the most important verification is to check the fuel pressure at the pressure test port on the engine. If pressure is correct to Mitsubishi specification, with just key on, not start, then your pressure at the injectors should be spot on, and if the computer signals the injectors, the engine should start at the first impulse. I'm pretty sure that some national parts stores will loan (or at least rent) fuel pressure gauges. At the pressures required for multiport injection -upwards of 45 psi and above- the correct pressure is critical for proper operation.

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SOURCE: the check engine light comes on and then the engine dies

If you check under the hood and see if the fuel pump relay is clicking on and off. This may be your problem.

Posted on Jan 09, 2009

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SOURCE: engine turns over but wont crank. checked fuel

if it runs with starting fluid you have a fuel issue how did you check the fuel pump

Posted on Mar 16, 2010

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SOURCE: 1991 Mitsubishi Mighty Max 2D 4X4 V6 3.0L No Start.

you can get pressure specs from your local parts dept, and check injector signal with a noid light

Posted on Apr 23, 2010

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SOURCE: No Fuel??? Not starting.

You have fuel flow but the question now is are the injectors pulsing. Given the year of the truck my gut says your ECU, Engine Control Unit, has failed. Mitsubishi had issues with the capacitors in their early 90's cars, trucks SUVs. I have been thru this with two monteros and one 3000GT, very common. To check your injectors rent a set of NOID lites from Autozone our such. Remove an injector plug and itstall a noid light. Turn the engine over, if no flash, no pulse. Remove the ECU and carefully open it up. Look for the capacitors, there should be 3, look under the capacitors on the board; if there is a grease like substance, often time it has a green hew to it, then the capacitor(s) have failed. It may be possible to replace the capacitors or simply purchase a rebuilt ECU. Be ceratin the MD number matches on the new unit.
Please let me know your results and if this had assisted you.
Thanks, Tom

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SOURCE: no fuel

It could possibly be a faulty Crankshaft Position Sensor. If the computer doesn't see that the crankshaft is spinning, it won't activate the fuel pump.

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or the LSI with the 4 cylinders.? TBI and not MPI

yours is TBI, One injector engine MPI came out in 1998.

your car has OBD2 computer so any scan tool will show

why spark is gone (if). (precursors ) cranked for 5seconds,

(what does has fuel mean? wet spark plug tips?)

got spark? it stalls and wont restart have half hour>?

intermittent engine stalling. seems starts cold and fails hot engine.

on all EFI, (besides a tune up) we check this.. (a full 60k tune up?)

1: if you loose 12vdc main power, at stall>? (dash lamps dim or die,

head lights dim or die? bingo!

no.

2: can you save the stall with a fast right foot?

a: easy (isc stuck closed?)

b: tad hard. (EGR main stuck open or or low fuel pressure)

c: impossible. (lost spark or near zero fuel pressure, 10PSI is no good.

which is it? and is #1 key to solving any EFI stalls !!!

3: lost engine compression say hot, never set valve lash ever? or cam belt slips or has slipped. ever do a 60k belt on cam, ever?

4: bad spark, weak, or dead, at fail, if spark timing is way off (check it) that mean the cam belt is bad and slipped. 60k mile service skipped.

5: bad fueling, (last) and the most complex.

that is the correct order, you can skip around but it only delays the discovery.

1 Bad DC power, 2 bad compression,3 bad spark 4bad fueling.

Example1:

you key on, and get CEL glowing, most likely the ECU has power

as that lamp tells you it has.

then you find its flooding, 99% are never tuned up, or lost spark

you check spark its gone, you check that cam spins (oil filler hole)

you connect scan tool and crank for 5seconds, the tool shows

CKP or CMP bad. the DTC error codes will tell you!!!

if spark is good, use the operators guide , for flooding

it says :crank at wide open throttle to clear foods"

it starts, and floods again. oops.

you check spark timing.and find the timing way off, retarded.

bingo the 60k belt slipped, fix belt.

you check compression (it should have been first) and find its 80psi

not 150 PSI (W.O.T)

belt slipped. (they all do , ignored, )

lets do one more,

: example.2

spark good,!

timing good on dizzy!

compression as spec. 150 x3 or 4.

it floods.

i find fuel pressure at 60PSI , 2 times spec.

i find the regulator bad, it fails all 6 tests in the fSM on this device.

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that is starter relay bad or the puter running it gone nuts.
or bad starter
next time when starter latches up, pull the relay
if it kills the cranking its bad relay or puter
if not, bad starter. all in 1min work..
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1: i can keep it running with spray need a video?
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2: no? ASD is killing the engine on purpose. and scan tool told you.

cranks no start
you said,
"No codes." if really true , there is no fuel pressure.!
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crank or 5 seconds, (1 potato , 2 potata, 3,4,5.
release key, ( 4 and 5 are overkill but why not?)
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try to know SKIM is and option, so.... me blind can see car
http://jeepdied.com/ASD.html

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