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1990 Eagle Summit Repair Question


Topics covered: Spark, Engine, Fuel filter.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on September 10, 2010

1990 Eagle Summit Wont stay running

Engine Mechanical problem
1990 Eagle Summit 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual 200000 miles

The car starts goes about 5 miles,and dies it takes about 2 hours to start agin.We changed the fuel filter,and checked the fuel pump.What could it be
Avatar Asked by sfkline

Answer

Replied on September 10, 2010

Next time it dies out don't wait for nothing do below right then and there to determine if its fuel or spark problem

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine at least 3/16 away from ground -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it.

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