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Originally Posted by brybot
Hey guys, wanted to describe my situation more and see if anyone knows any remaining options I might have.
I installed the Sprintex 210 on my car last week, along with the Moto East Flex Fuel kit and 3" Perrin Big MAF CAI. The car was tuned with Moto East and I installed the ECUTek tune before starting it the 4 or 5 times last week. I also did a Perrin lightweight crank pulley, which I had problems with aligning correctly. Each time I started the car with the perrin pulley on, it had a decent wobble to it, even though I did align the pin. The car was extremely close to empty at that point. I left town for Christmas and there the car sat.
Got back last night, installed the stock crank pulley, and everything seemed to align properly, but the car wouldn't start. It cranks but does not turn over. I thought this was because it was out of fuel, so I put some E85 in it. I made sure the fuel pump primed a few times, power to the fuel pump was reconnected, and the fuel gauge was showing half a tank or so. Car still won't start. Disconnected the fuel lines right behind the injectors, both had some E85 in it. Still no start. Moto East saying it can't be the tune. I tend to agree with them not because I know a thing about tuning, but because it started last week with the tune on it.
Two local shops (Dallas) won't work on it, so it's being towed to a third who said they would.
If this shop can't help me, I truly don't know what to do aside from removing the flex fuel kit, trying again, then removing the blower, and trying again. After that it'd go to the dealer.
Anyone have any ideas?
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My first idea: Disconnect one of the fuel rail connecting lines, stick a rag or bucket up around the fuel line, and turn on accessory mode (do not start car). You should hear the tank pump prime, and fuel should come out onto the rag. That'll at least let us know that fuel is getting into the rail. From there i'd make sure it is fairly warm in the area where you are attempting to start the car. Low temps with E85 can mean it takes several cranks to get going (especially if the tune is new).
You're pretty sure that all wiring is plugged back in, and that you've got the bolts all secured on everything (including the ECU mount)?
Just thinking outside the box here... My initial thought would be that it may take a while to get cold start going on E85.