need some serious help
03-05-2005, 07:42 PM
#1
need some serious help
i was driving and then all of a sudden i felt my car jerk a bit and then it happened again and i noticed my check engine light came on for a split second. my car then gave up and i pulled to the side. i was wondering if anyone could help me cuz there is no spark coming from the wires and i tried boosting it but it wouldnt start up? the car is a 95 3.8l. any suggestions?
03-05-2005, 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 3.h8
i was driving and then all of a sudden i felt my car jerk a bit and then it happened again and i noticed my check engine light came on for a split second. my car then gave up and i pulled to the side. i was wondering if anyone could help me cuz there is no spark coming from the wires and i tried boosting it but it wouldnt start up? the car is a 95 3.8l. any suggestions?
I assume you can crank it over since you say you have no spark.
03-05-2005, 10:46 PM
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the V6's don't have distributors from 94+ they have coil packs. Remove the oil cap and see if the rockers are moving when you crank it over. I have seen tming chains break on the V6 but usualy due to improver intallation when doing a rebuild not just out of the blue. I have seen the coil packs die as well but doubt that in your case.
Is it trying to start when you start it? Or does it just crank and thats it?Where are you located, I coudl read the coades with my ODB-II scanner if your close, I live near St. Catharines, Ontario.
Is it trying to start when you start it? Or does it just crank and thats it?Where are you located, I coudl read the coades with my ODB-II scanner if your close, I live near St. Catharines, Ontario.
Last edited by V6Sprout; 03-05-2005 at 10:48 PM.
03-06-2005, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by V6Sprout
the V6's don't have distributors from 94+ they have coil packs. Remove the oil cap and see if the rockers are moving when you crank it over. I have seen tming chains break on the V6 but usualy due to improver intallation when doing a rebuild not just out of the blue. I have seen the coil packs die as well but doubt that in your case.
Is it trying to start when you start it? Or does it just crank and thats it?Where are you located, I coudl read the coades with my ODB-II scanner if your close, I live near St. Catharines, Ontario.
Is it trying to start when you start it? Or does it just crank and thats it?Where are you located, I coudl read the coades with my ODB-II scanner if your close, I live near St. Catharines, Ontario.
If yes I have a code reader as well if the other guy is too far for you. I'm in Woodbridge.
03-08-2005, 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by 03GreyMach1
Was ODBII out in 95?
If yes I have a code reader as well if the other guy is too far for you. I'm in Woodbridge.
If yes I have a code reader as well if the other guy is too far for you. I'm in Woodbridge.
04-24-2006, 10:01 PM
#8
now im having troubles with my car. i have a 95 auto v6 and i think my tranny is screwed. i will be driving normally and then all of a sudden my rpm's will shoot up and the car doesnt move then it kicks in. anyone know wut it could be from?
