Won't start after vacuum line replacement Topic is solved

Post by **Sveedy** » 28 Feb 2020, 17:07

Yes as the title says -
I had some time this afternoon to replace my turbo CBV and all the relevant vacuum lines. Everything went smoothly, until I went to start her. Turns over but won't start. Checked the valve on the fuel rail - nothing but vapor. Switched out the fuel relay - nothing. Tried a third relay just to be sure, but still no go.
To do the CBV I did have a lot of stuff out ( air box, heat shield, etc ) but nothing pertaining to fuel.
I was under the car long enough to get the bottom bolt on the valve out as well as the bottom turbo vacuum line. Double checked my vacuum lines - all good.

So any thoughts as to what I managed to screw up ?

Post by **misha** » 28 Feb 2020, 18:02

Did you played around fan shroud?
There is main fuel injection relay(gray one).
Are fuses ok?

It's something you disturbed or forgot to connect during the process.

Take your time and re-check everything.

Post by **Sveedy** » 28 Feb 2020, 18:46

Thanks Misha - No I didn't do anything around the shroud. Didn't even lay on top of the motor to do the CBV.

I agree - It's got to be something I messed with some how. All ignition parts are new. I drove her in with no issues other than a turbo problem. I disconnected MAF from air box but no other connections needed to be undone.

Like I said it all went really smoothly. I was anticipating things to be harder than they were. Didn't feel that I was stressing anything like wiring.

Post by **abscate** » 29 Feb 2020, 04:05

It’s time to forget about what you just did and breakout the no start diagnostic tree.

A shot of ether will help sort out a spark from a fuel delivery problem quickly.

Pull a plug, check for spark at grounded plug to confirm ignition is delivering.

Fuel is checked my measuring pressure, not just presence, at the fuel rail,

Post by **Sveedy** » 29 Feb 2020, 06:49

Good morning and yes - Apparently it had nothing to do with what I did. Just a weird coincidence that she died in the garage. Better than on the road for sure. I must have been tired - switched out 3 fuel relays but NEVER checked the damn fuse. Looked at it this morning and it's blown. I'm guessing ( again ) that maybe a fault in the relay caused the fuse to blow. In any event I will replace it when the parts store opens

So many thanks again !

Post by **misha** » 29 Feb 2020, 09:59

Told you to check fuses!

crlande · Post by **crlande** » 29 Feb 2020, 10:05

The mighty Serb strikes again!

Post by **Sveedy** » 29 Feb 2020, 10:28

I know I know ( hands clasped, head bowed ) !

Post by **misha** » 29 Feb 2020, 11:53