enigma9o7
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- February 20, 2014
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- City, State
- Milpitas, San Jose, California
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2004 Eddie Bauer 4WD V8
130k miles, maintained, usually very reliable. Stalled while driving, nothing unusual. Wouldn't turn over so had it towed home.
First thing I found was low battery (12.05V), it was 5 years old so I bought a new one, thinking either it or the alternator was causing the problem. Now it cranks but won't start, have kept the battery fully charged with charger now. Will check voltage to see if alternator problem once started, but that's not really my big issue, since i can't even start.
I've used ForScan to check fuel pressure at rails, seems ok, ~280kPa before I turn the key and goes higher while cranking.
I ran every test (except those that require engine running) while in forscan. The only DTC's are one for IM readyness (from replacing battery) and one about my 4WD switch. I assume that's unrelated but I'll have to check out 4WD sometime, I haven't used it in years.
Checked compression with a gauge, all fine, around 110-140. Verified spark with a in-line light tester thing.
Tried pulling ABS fuses to force failsafe mode. Still no start.
Forum searched for related issues, nothings seems relevant - for example my stock LED does what it's supposed to, tried random things I read that seem unlikely like putting into gear and back to park
First thing I found was low battery (12.05V), it was 5 years old so I bought a new one, thinking either it or the alternator was causing the problem. Now it cranks but won't start, have kept the battery fully charged with charger now. Will check voltage to see if alternator problem once started, but that's not really my big issue, since i can't even start.
I've used ForScan to check fuel pressure at rails, seems ok, ~280kPa before I turn the key and goes higher while cranking.
I ran every test (except those that require engine running) while in forscan. The only DTC's are one for IM readyness (from replacing battery) and one about my 4WD switch. I assume that's unrelated but I'll have to check out 4WD sometime, I haven't used it in years.
Checked compression with a gauge, all fine, around 110-140. Verified spark with a in-line light tester thing.
Tried pulling ABS fuses to force failsafe mode. Still no start.
Forum searched for related issues, nothings seems relevant - for example my stock LED does what it's supposed to, tried random things I read that seem unlikely like putting into gear and back to park