Hello everyone. New here and hoping I can get some help...
A conundrum for my fellow gear heads:
1992 Plymouth Acclaim with the Mitsubishi 3.0 V6
1)would start the first try after all the cleaning/treatments
2)then got progressively harder to start but ran perfectly when it started.
3)NOW doesn't start at all (turns over but no start) *Not even with starter fluid*
-New fuel pump relay (it did go out).
-New CTS.
-New battery terminals.
-battery's decent but even with a jump & changing out to a good battery = still the same thing.
-good spark.
-clean air filter.
-fuel pump works & it's getting fuel (has pressure).
-timing belt intact & is moving.
-disconnected MAP with same results.
-can't seem to find the Neutral Switch to clean it (says it runs from the starter solenoid to the trans).
-tried starting in Neutral with same results.
-oil looks/smells good and as it should.
ETA: have checked CEL codes & it's only throwing 12 = "battery has been disconnected within the last 50 key cycles" (back when it was getting hard to start).
But since it's not running now I don't know if it is possible for it to throw any other codes.
Have dropped the gas tank (it was clean), checked the fuel pump (works), and fixed the float while in there.
(while it was running) Have also added Seafoam to the engine & via the brake booster line, Lucas Transmission Fix, Lucas upper cylinder lubricant & Injector cleaner & engine Restore with a fresh oil change (Castrol high mileage 10w40 w/Bosch Premium filter after the Seafoam of course).
Tomorrow I am planning on taking the cat off (in case it is clogged) to see if it starts.
I've been researching & researching & trying things... this car needs to be done in less than a month (a gift) and now this.
Please help!
TIA
A conundrum for my fellow gear heads:
1992 Plymouth Acclaim with the Mitsubishi 3.0 V6
1)would start the first try after all the cleaning/treatments
2)then got progressively harder to start but ran perfectly when it started.
3)NOW doesn't start at all (turns over but no start) *Not even with starter fluid*
-New fuel pump relay (it did go out).
-New CTS.
-New battery terminals.
-battery's decent but even with a jump & changing out to a good battery = still the same thing.
-good spark.
-clean air filter.
-fuel pump works & it's getting fuel (has pressure).
-timing belt intact & is moving.
-disconnected MAP with same results.
-can't seem to find the Neutral Switch to clean it (says it runs from the starter solenoid to the trans).
-tried starting in Neutral with same results.
-oil looks/smells good and as it should.
ETA: have checked CEL codes & it's only throwing 12 = "battery has been disconnected within the last 50 key cycles" (back when it was getting hard to start).
But since it's not running now I don't know if it is possible for it to throw any other codes.
Have dropped the gas tank (it was clean), checked the fuel pump (works), and fixed the float while in there.
(while it was running) Have also added Seafoam to the engine & via the brake booster line, Lucas Transmission Fix, Lucas upper cylinder lubricant & Injector cleaner & engine Restore with a fresh oil change (Castrol high mileage 10w40 w/Bosch Premium filter after the Seafoam of course).
Tomorrow I am planning on taking the cat off (in case it is clogged) to see if it starts.
I've been researching & researching & trying things... this car needs to be done in less than a month (a gift) and now this.
Please help!
TIA