Replaced starter but engine won't fire up

Geevs · Post by **Geevs** » 08 Oct 2017, 21:01

HI all, my starter bit the dust weeks ago so I removed it, had it rebuilt by a reputable local shop and reinstalled. Now the starter cranks real good and strong but the engine is not firing up after cranking over and over. I double-checked the starter connection and it's the same as before removing it i.e. green wire goes to the spade terminal, 2 red wires and 1 cooling fan wire all goes to the (+) post on the outboard side. Battery is full charged. All connectors to throttle body, IAC, camshaft sensor, BCS are hooked up. There is fuel pressure as well which I tested using the schrader valve at the end of the fuel rail.

Puzzled what could suddenly changes just by replacing the starter.

Thanks for any help on this.

Post by **kahl** » 08 Oct 2017, 21:09

What year and model?

Post by **wizechatmgr** » 08 Oct 2017, 22:53

Happen to check the fuel injection fuse?

Geevs · Post by **Geevs** » 08 Oct 2017, 23:21

96 850R. The fuel pump fuse (#2) looks fine.

Post by **wizechatmgr** » 08 Oct 2017, 23:31

Are you getting spark?

Does the exhaust smell of gas?

Post by **RickHaleParker** » 09 Oct 2017, 04:09

Did you get some wires pinched when you reinstalled the starter?

Geevs · Post by **Geevs** » 09 Oct 2017, 09:21

Yes, the exhaust smells a bit of gas. How do I test if I'm getting spark?

I rechecked the 4 wires to the starter and they're OK not pinched.

Post by **RickHaleParker** » 09 Oct 2017, 14:47

How do I test if I'm getting spark.

Pull the coil wire from the distributor cap lay it down near a metal part of the engine, let go .. do not hold in hand, have somebody crank engine. If it is firing your see the spark.

Post by **erikv11** » 09 Oct 2017, 19:40

Does the engine maybe spin too fast/easily, like the cylinders aren't making compression? You'd be able to hear the difference too. I'm wondering if the engine has Lawn Mower Syndrome.

Geevs · Post by **Geevs** » 17 Oct 2017, 15:17

It was the cam sensor. For some strange reason, removing it and reinstalling it did the trick. I had to "center" the sensor between the slack of the 2 torx bolts.