The Central Hub for DSM Community and Information

For 1990-1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse, Eagle Talon, Plymouth Laser, and Galant VR-4 Owners. This is where the DSM platform history is documented and archived. Log in to help us in our mission, and to remove most ads from the browsing experience.

Narrowed problem down

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.

2GSOCAL

15+ Year Contributor
34
0
Dec 6, 2004
San Diego, California
Ok, ive been having problems with my 90 awd since i rebuilt it. It was getting no fuel pressure, even after i installed a 255hp pump. so i bought the aeromotive afpr and i got the fuel pressure up with that to where it needs to be (around 37 psi). I took out all four spark plugs and hooked them up to the wire and cranked, and all four sparked off the body, i even took the fuel rail out with the injectors in it and put paper cups underneath them and they all squirted out even amounts of fuel. so i got fuel, spark, air(new K&N, now it has to be the timing, when i looked at the timing yesterday, it appeared off 2 teeth. would that be enough to prevent it from cranking? also a while ago i hooked jumper cables up wrong polarity and someone told me it might have switched the polarity in the some hardware in the ECU possibly? i dunno, also the fuel pump doesnt prime when i put the key to "ON" but when i turn the key to start it, the pressure jumps up to 37-40 psi, and stays, THEN when i let go of the key and it goes back to on (after not starting) the fuel pump then makes the noise and primes, (AFTER i let go of the key when it doesnt start) i got the relay hooked up exactly how its supposed to be @ vfaq.com (both walkthrus). Its getting power back there at relay post 30 at all time, even when engine is off, ### its hooked up to the battery post direct and fused. 87 gets power after i turn the key to "start" not on. so the pump doesnt prime at on, why might the pump not be recieving its power when i put it to on and why does it recieve the power to prime after i go to on from start? Sorry this is so long i just want to provide details to get the best help, thanks all always guys! Martin Gray:talon:
 
2GSOCAL said:
Ok, ive been having problems with my 90 awd since i rebuilt it. It was getting no fuel pressure, even after i installed a 255hp pump. so i bought the aeromotive afpr and i got the fuel pressure up with that to where it needs to be (around 37 psi). I took out all four spark plugs and hooked them up to the wire and cranked, and all four sparked off the body, i even took the fuel rail out with the injectors in it and put paper cups underneath them and they all squirted out even amounts of fuel. so i got fuel, spark, air(new K&N, now it has to be the timing, when i looked at the timing yesterday, it appeared off 2 teeth. would that be enough to prevent it from cranking? also a while ago i hooked jumper cables up wrong polarity and someone told me it might have switched the polarity in the some hardware in the ECU possibly? i dunno, also the fuel pump doesnt prime when i put the key to "ON" but when i turn the key to start it, the pressure jumps up to 37-40 psi, and stays, THEN when i let go of the key and it goes back to on (after not starting) the fuel pump then makes the noise and primes, (AFTER i let go of the key when it doesnt start) i got the relay hooked up exactly how its supposed to be @ vfaq.com (both walkthrus). Its getting power back there at relay post 30 at all time, even when engine is off, ### its hooked up to the battery post direct and fused. 87 gets power after i turn the key to "start" not on. so the pump doesnt prime at on, why might the pump not be recieving its power when i put it to on and why does it recieve the power to prime after i go to on from start? Sorry this is so long i just want to provide details to get the best help, thanks all always guys! Martin Gray:talon:

What exactly is the problem?

"it appeared off 2 teeth. would that be enough to prevent it from cranking? "
So is it not cranking or not running? If its not cranking that has nothing to do with fuel, air , or spark. Those things are only needed to make it run, not crank.
 
Add Value - Be Respectful - No Trolling - No Misinformation - Participate Often!
Support Vendors who Support the DSM Community

Build Thread Updates

Latest Classifieds

  • For sale 4G63 3 inch Magnaflow SS high flow cat
    3 inch Magnaflow stainless cat. High flow. 18.25 inches. Flange holes are 4 1/8 center. Has...
    • Galant665
    • Updated:
  • For sale 4G63 Forge Motorsports BOV
    Original Forge Motorsports bov. Adjustable with over 80 clicks on the dial. Nice to use for...
    • Galant665
    • Updated:
  • Wanted 1g 1991 Black Cherry Eagle Talon
    5-speed
    • bamatalon
    • Updated:
    • Expires
  • For sale Misc Left Over Parts
    Hello, I have a few left over parts for sale, these do not include shipping, please pm me for a...
    • r3dmak
    • Updated:
    • Expires
  • For sale Alpha Injection Clinic 2200cc for 4G63 DSM/EVO
    I have a set of Alpha Injection Clinic 2200cc high z injectors for DSM/EVO. I am stepping up to...
    • spoolinpos
    • Updated:
    • Expires
Back
Top