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Old Jan 19, 2009 | 07:34 PM
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i got a ls motor in my ef and it is not starting it has spark and fuel pressure and the main relay its brand new and it ran for about five minutes then i pulled it into the shop and turned it off and it wouldn't start after that and any sugestions would help
 
Old Jan 19, 2009 | 07:38 PM
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How do you know that you have both fuel and spark?

Check whether the timing belt slipped.

Also, is the spark bright blue or weak orange?
 

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Old Jan 19, 2009 | 09:19 PM
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yeah definately check the timing especially if you just put the motor in. My buddy did a b16 swap and it turned over the first time but wouldnt run after that. timing.
 
Old Jan 19, 2009 | 09:30 PM
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are you using a good harness or a crapily put together one. <--- that caused me some issues.
 
Old Jan 20, 2009 | 12:05 PM
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i checked the timing thats good but it thorwing a code 1 on the ecu but i know that o2 isn't hooked up the spark is white ish i am going to check the coil to see if that s the problem
 
Old Jan 20, 2009 | 12:21 PM
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Do you hear the fuel pump prime? Have you measured the fuel pressure? Have you checked cylinder compressions?

When you eventually solve the no-start problem, purchase and install a new O2 sensor. Engine performance and mileage will be much improved.
 

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