New Plugs, and now No Start

[DavidM]

I have to find the fuse box now..... No Mechanic here that's for sure!!!!! haha

It's at your feet. To the left of the brake pedal. Check all Fuses. The ones that come to mind is the Fuel pump/Injector Fuse or the CCI fuse or the IGN/ECM fuse. PM if you need help. My phone will alert me when I have a PM so I can respond rather quickly.

I'd check the fuses prior to Cam Sensor as the fuses will take you a few minutes.

 

[GNONYX]

I forgot to add this print of the fuse panel and meanings:
Right click mouse on print, click on the open link in new tab to view this print in large format.

 

[Phoneguy]

GNO and Bryan, I did yank on that cam sensor because I thought the front piece came off also, till I see it was just the back of the sensor... Come to think I had to check the wires to make sure they stayed connected... Cam sensor tool????? What is that?? The car seems like it is getting no spark

Please explain what you mean by " I did yank on the cam sensor..." Can you take a pic of what you yanked on???

Bryan

 

[qws2000]

Bryan, The wires are correct and I also put another set of plugs in today, and still no start... I yanked hard on the cam sensor plug... not the bottom round thing with a Philips screw or (2) cant see the entire area. The car turns over and every 3rd or 4th crank it stumbles or pops. I did test for spark like you said, I did see spark... I think it is this cam sensor, Do I buy a new one or does this cam tool fix it...

 

[qws2000]

GNO, Thanks for that print out. I found the box and didn't find any bad fues

 

[hiboom]

In post number 14 you said you disconnected the cam sensor the night before it has to be plugged in for the car to start and can be disconnected after the car is running but has to be connected to start

 

[Phoneguy]

You could have pulled the wires out of the cam sensor plug. Disconnect the plug and probe the wires for continuity through the plug. Is the spark blue or orange?? Orange would be a weak spark.
The cam sensor tool will help you set the cam sensor, not fix it.

Bryan

 

[qws2000]

I first unplugged the CAM Sensor the car was not running, I tried to start the car and it did not start.... I then started the car while the sensor was plugged in, it was running and then I unplugged the sensor. The car ran, with the check engine light on...it ran rough at idle

 

[Phoneguy]

Try disconnecting the orange wire by the battery, this will give the ECU a reset.Then reconnect and start.

Bryan

 

[qws2000]

I don't know it matters but, I just changed the Valve Springs, The first problem was could not get the car to rev past 5000 rpm's.... That's why I was changing the plugs and playing with cam sensor

 

[Phoneguy]

Has the car ran since the valve springs were done?

Bryan

 

[GNONYX]

You never answer me on thread #20, Did you remove the Cam Sensor by loosening the bolt, and move or turn the Cam Sensor?

 

[qws2000]

Yes, but did not clear the problem up Pulled to 5500 but still spurted at 5000 just climbed to5500

 

[GNONYX]

Is there anyway you can post the ScanMaster reading after the engine is warm?

 

[qws2000]

Gno, No not yet I was a little scared, but I will Tomm I am starting to think this Cam Sensor or Crank Sensor have some role in all my problems... I will let ya know

 

[qws2000]

I have a power logger, but now it doesn't start

 

[GNONYX]

As I mention thread before on #20, Casper's company is being relocated and open until Sept.10, so until then I can lend you my Cam Sensor Tool.
I wouldn't loosen or move the Cam Sensor until you read, understand how a Cam Sensor tool works, and you can also check the Cam Sensor adjustment by this site:
http://www.vortexbuicks-etc.com/cam_sensor.htm

 

[Phoneguy]

Where are you located? Maybe someone can come by and help

Bryan

 

[DavidM]

I have a power logger, but now it doesn't start

Check IGN/ECM fuse??
Check connectors at ECM