Crank no start?

Tiny
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Ok thanks again I'll let you know the outcome
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Monday, September 8th, 2025 AT 5:50 PM
Tiny
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So I connected the EGR valve to power and the plunger still opens and closes could it possibly be the connector from the vehicle by chance?
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Tuesday, September 9th, 2025 AT 12:37 PM
Tiny
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When the EGR is closed does it seal? If so reinstall it but don't plug it in to see what happens when you start it.
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Tuesday, September 9th, 2025 AT 5:09 PM
Tiny
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I'm not sure if it seals but I unplugged it and it does the same as of it were plugged in
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Tuesday, September 9th, 2025 AT 5:34 PM
Tiny
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Okay, we must be missing something, can you spray starting fluid to see if anything changes, also lets remove the spark plugs to see if they are carbon fouled. Let go back to basics.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXLJbuAZ4CE&t

Let us know what you find.
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Wednesday, September 10th, 2025 AT 9:52 AM
Tiny
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I just replaced my spark plugs probably a little over a month ago but I'll pull them all and check and I'll let you know, I do have a new EGR valve on the way tomorrow as well
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Wednesday, September 10th, 2025 AT 3:51 PM
Tiny
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Is this what you mean by carbon fouled?
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Wednesday, September 10th, 2025 AT 4:35 PM
Tiny
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Yes, that is carbon fouled, I would install new spark plugs.
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Wednesday, September 10th, 2025 AT 5:42 PM
Tiny
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Ok what usually causes them to be like that?
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Wednesday, September 10th, 2025 AT 9:41 PM
Tiny
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Too much fuel or no/low compression.
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Thursday, September 11th, 2025 AT 9:20 AM
Tiny
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Could the EGR valve be a cause of too much fuel
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Thursday, September 11th, 2025 AT 10:02 AM
Tiny
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Yes, it can cause low vacuum which the MAP sensor can pick up on and add fuel
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Thursday, September 11th, 2025 AT 10:23 AM
Tiny
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Ok well got new spark plugs and just waiting on the EGR valve to get here I'll let you know how it goes thanks again for all your help and time
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Thursday, September 11th, 2025 AT 12:18 PM
Tiny
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Np ;)
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Thursday, September 11th, 2025 AT 2:19 PM
Tiny
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Well change the spark plugs and the EGR valve charge the battery and absolutely nothing same thing idk anymore
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Thursday, September 11th, 2025 AT 5:08 PM
Tiny
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Hmm, does it run on starting fluid?
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Friday, September 12th, 2025 AT 9:23 AM
Tiny
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I have a spark plug wire that is broken to the distributor cap
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Saturday, September 13th, 2025 AT 2:37 PM
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I would fix that to see if it helps. Can you upload an image?
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Sunday, September 14th, 2025 AT 10:35 AM

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