Macros
SCCoA Member
Here's an interesting one...
I picked up a 1995 SC with a broken Harmonic Balancer (the fun kind where the nose is still wrapped around the crank and the bolt is lodged inside). After reading the forums here, and some coaching from Dave D. (Thanks Dave!), I was able to remove the broken piece and install a new BHJ Balancer and March Pulleys.
After putting the car back together last night, it cranks over but will not fire. I am getting fuel pressure and the plugs are clean. I also pulled codes on the Key On Test, but everything passes, so I have some more investigation to do.
In looking over things a bit closer and checking for any leaks, I noticed that the TPS sensor wasn't plugged in. In fact, it looks like the previous owner actually CUT THE SENSOR OFF!!! The cut wires were tucked under the throttle body. (see photo).
MY question is this: Why would someone cut this out? I would think the car needs the TPS connected to continue to run properly.
I picked up a 1995 SC with a broken Harmonic Balancer (the fun kind where the nose is still wrapped around the crank and the bolt is lodged inside). After reading the forums here, and some coaching from Dave D. (Thanks Dave!), I was able to remove the broken piece and install a new BHJ Balancer and March Pulleys.
After putting the car back together last night, it cranks over but will not fire. I am getting fuel pressure and the plugs are clean. I also pulled codes on the Key On Test, but everything passes, so I have some more investigation to do.
In looking over things a bit closer and checking for any leaks, I noticed that the TPS sensor wasn't plugged in. In fact, it looks like the previous owner actually CUT THE SENSOR OFF!!! The cut wires were tucked under the throttle body. (see photo).
MY question is this: Why would someone cut this out? I would think the car needs the TPS connected to continue to run properly.