FilthyEvo
Well-known member
Hey guys,
Just picked up 760/1000, and have already ran into some problems. One of the prior owners had done a wire tuck, and the guy I bought the car off of reverted some of the wire tuck back to OEM spec. Needless to say, the wiring is a MESS.
After a quick "once-over", I noticed a few random plugs just hanging out in the bay, some wires feel brittle, the negative battery cable is just a wire "clamped" to the negative terminal, and the AC coolant sensor wires are so brittle and just fell apart (not connected to wherever they should run).
Anyways, I will be cleaning the car up and getting things sorted out. The car ran beautifully in 40* weather, and although it was tough to start after it sat for about 15 mins, it was very smooth when revved out. Now, today is 0* and the car is impossible to start. Since I found the AC coolant sensor wires brittle and disconnected, I assume that the Coolant Temp sensor that runs to the ECU is in the same condition.
Unfortunately, it's -2* right now and we're in the middle of a blizzard, so I cannot go diagnose the issue. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif
The previous owner is running 20w50 Royal Purple oil in it (is this too thick?), recently changed the plugs and wires (although I will double check these), and I was told the factory fuel pump is still in the car, but cannot confirm this. Another thing, the guy who sold it to me mentioned that the vacuum line running to the boost gauge was cracked and that you could "hear it spool" from under the dash.
A boost leak check is also in store, as soon as I can get the car into the garage.
Now, besides the battery cable, coolant temp sensor, 20w50 oil, and vacuum leaks - is there anything else that I should take a look at for the cold start issue/no start issue? Or am I on the right track to figuring out the problem?
Thanks guys, and I'm excited to join the forum!
Joe
Just picked up 760/1000, and have already ran into some problems. One of the prior owners had done a wire tuck, and the guy I bought the car off of reverted some of the wire tuck back to OEM spec. Needless to say, the wiring is a MESS.
After a quick "once-over", I noticed a few random plugs just hanging out in the bay, some wires feel brittle, the negative battery cable is just a wire "clamped" to the negative terminal, and the AC coolant sensor wires are so brittle and just fell apart (not connected to wherever they should run).
Anyways, I will be cleaning the car up and getting things sorted out. The car ran beautifully in 40* weather, and although it was tough to start after it sat for about 15 mins, it was very smooth when revved out. Now, today is 0* and the car is impossible to start. Since I found the AC coolant sensor wires brittle and disconnected, I assume that the Coolant Temp sensor that runs to the ECU is in the same condition.
Unfortunately, it's -2* right now and we're in the middle of a blizzard, so I cannot go diagnose the issue. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif
The previous owner is running 20w50 Royal Purple oil in it (is this too thick?), recently changed the plugs and wires (although I will double check these), and I was told the factory fuel pump is still in the car, but cannot confirm this. Another thing, the guy who sold it to me mentioned that the vacuum line running to the boost gauge was cracked and that you could "hear it spool" from under the dash.
A boost leak check is also in store, as soon as I can get the car into the garage.
Now, besides the battery cable, coolant temp sensor, 20w50 oil, and vacuum leaks - is there anything else that I should take a look at for the cold start issue/no start issue? Or am I on the right track to figuring out the problem?
Thanks guys, and I'm excited to join the forum!
Joe
