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2000 Daewoo Leganza Repair Question


Topics covered: Sensor, Mounting bracket, Compression.
Mileage: 113,000 miles.

Asked on October 27, 2011

What could be the problem with the car not starting?

I replaced the head, the timing ideler and belt, cam shaft sensor now the car cranks but the computers not sending fuel from the rail to the cylinders. the car still wont start what could be the problem now?
Avatar Asked by kevin-barnes

Answer

Replied on October 28, 2011

start with a compression test to verify timing.

then see if you have spark.

then see if you have fuel pressure.

without these, it will not run.

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on October 28, 2011

yes it has all of it the timing is all on mark compression is good fuel pressure is 80 pounds but somethings not telling the computer to fire the fuel to the cylinders.

Tiny Response from kevin-barnes
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Replied on October 28, 2011

that would be the crank sensor.

make sure all your connectors are secured and all your grounds are hooked up, clean and tight

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on October 28, 2011

there is no crank sensor there is plug there

Tiny Response from kevin-barnes
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Replied on October 28, 2011

it needs a crank sensor for a signal to fire the injectors.

here is the procedure.

Roy

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the power steering pump, if equipped. Refer to Power Steering Pump.
Remove the A/C compressor. Refer to Automatic Temperature Control Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning System.
Remove the rear A/C compressor mounting bracket bolts and the rear A/C compressor mounting bracket.
Remove the accessory mounting bracket by removing the bolts.
Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor connector.
Remove the CKP sensor retaining bolt.
Gently rotate and remove the CKP sensor from the engine block.

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on October 28, 2011

thanks for the tip now its just another $150.00 again this car is costing to much to keep.

Tiny Response from kevin-barnes
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Replied on October 28, 2011

good luck

Roy

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