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Old 05-19-2015, 05:57 PM   #1
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On stands for 4 months now. Sheesh.

Got trans in today, and all smooth. Wanted to fire up motor but no exhaust yet.

Turns over great. Will not even try to start. Ideas?
Check to make sure your CPS (Crank Position sensor) is plugged in properly and make sure its not defective...
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Old 05-19-2015, 06:19 PM   #2
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Check to make sure your CPS (Crank Position sensor) is plugged in properly and make sure its not defective...
I wiped it off really well inside. Didn't check to see if plugged in.
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Check to make sure your CPS (Crank Position sensor) is plugged in properly and make sure its not defective...
I have been following this. Heiko's idea of the CPS may be worth looking at again. Can't hurt.
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I have been following this. Heiko's idea of the CPS may be worth looking at again. Can't hurt.
Someone posted how to test that and it ohmed out just like they said it would. Still replace?
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