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Fuel system issues with ignition error code 14
To start this is in regards to an 88 3VZE runner with 95K on it.
Like most, everything has been running great and strong. Risking the roads during Hurricane Irene, it STB on me. I don't even think the engine was warm yet. Going up a hill, it literally just crapped out. No go on starting or even close again. Got towed back.
The next day, replaced the fuel pump. Everything went as planned. Cranked it up and no problems started up once fuel got to the motor. It ran for about an hour. I drove out to fill the tank, drove around running errands. No problems. Next day, I wake up to leave the country for a bit. Get to the hwy and it crapped out on me. Same symptom. Just died. I managed to get it started again and get back to the driveway to grab something else.
It sat for 3.5wks while I was away. No fail, as soon as I got back to the apt. after the trip I threw the key in the ignition and it started up no problem. The next day I go out and start it up. It's not running five mins maybe and the engine cuts out. OK. I had picked up a new battery (since I killed the original trying to get it running on the side of the road in high winds and rain.) and a fuel filter. Didn't think this'd be the source, but believe this was the original and it needed it anyways. At least I'd be able to disconnect the line and ensure the pump is pushing fuel out. I wanted to ensure it even though I could hear it running. Plenty of fuel was released to the ground.
Threw in a new filter and tried to start it up again. No dice. Cleaned up and let it sit. Tried to start and it sounded like it was going to go. It's that initial high rev and then it's done. Try it a couple more times and nothing. Let it sit for a bit and the exact same response.
I pulled a plug and inspected it. It looked white, and I didn't smell any fuel. I'm thinking it's something with the fuel delivery system.
I jumped the info box and was surprised to find an error code coming up since I'd never seen a check engine light lit before. The error code is coming up with code 14. "Ignition circuit break".
Figuring the coil I checked the resistance and everything seemed to check out.
A couple questions:
1. What's next?
2. Has anybody seen the code or have a direction for me?
3. I know there is a pressure release valve near the fuel rail. I saw it when I replaced the valve cover gaskets. It looks like I'd use the same tool as I would to pull the valve out of a tire stem. I for the life of me can't remember where I saw it. I was thinking I could try to purge this.
4. Is there any need to bleed the fuel system?
It's now raining, dark and I don't know if I'm getting spark. I know i need to check that.
Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
To start this is in regards to an 88 3VZE runner with 95K on it.
Like most, everything has been running great and strong. Risking the roads during Hurricane Irene, it STB on me. I don't even think the engine was warm yet. Going up a hill, it literally just crapped out. No go on starting or even close again. Got towed back.
The next day, replaced the fuel pump. Everything went as planned. Cranked it up and no problems started up once fuel got to the motor. It ran for about an hour. I drove out to fill the tank, drove around running errands. No problems. Next day, I wake up to leave the country for a bit. Get to the hwy and it crapped out on me. Same symptom. Just died. I managed to get it started again and get back to the driveway to grab something else.
It sat for 3.5wks while I was away. No fail, as soon as I got back to the apt. after the trip I threw the key in the ignition and it started up no problem. The next day I go out and start it up. It's not running five mins maybe and the engine cuts out. OK. I had picked up a new battery (since I killed the original trying to get it running on the side of the road in high winds and rain.) and a fuel filter. Didn't think this'd be the source, but believe this was the original and it needed it anyways. At least I'd be able to disconnect the line and ensure the pump is pushing fuel out. I wanted to ensure it even though I could hear it running. Plenty of fuel was released to the ground.
Threw in a new filter and tried to start it up again. No dice. Cleaned up and let it sit. Tried to start and it sounded like it was going to go. It's that initial high rev and then it's done. Try it a couple more times and nothing. Let it sit for a bit and the exact same response.
I pulled a plug and inspected it. It looked white, and I didn't smell any fuel. I'm thinking it's something with the fuel delivery system.
I jumped the info box and was surprised to find an error code coming up since I'd never seen a check engine light lit before. The error code is coming up with code 14. "Ignition circuit break".
Figuring the coil I checked the resistance and everything seemed to check out.
A couple questions:
1. What's next?
2. Has anybody seen the code or have a direction for me?
3. I know there is a pressure release valve near the fuel rail. I saw it when I replaced the valve cover gaskets. It looks like I'd use the same tool as I would to pull the valve out of a tire stem. I for the life of me can't remember where I saw it. I was thinking I could try to purge this.
4. Is there any need to bleed the fuel system?
It's now raining, dark and I don't know if I'm getting spark. I know i need to check that.
Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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