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1991 LS400 Randomly won't start, just cranks and cranks?!?!

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Old 01-22-15, 06:51 PM
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Question 1991 LS400 Randomly won't start, just cranks and cranks?!?!

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated,
I have 4 seemingly good ecu's and the problem persists.
Just put in a GOOD IAC valve.

It only does it randomly, I'll go to start it, it will start, then die, then I try to start it again, and it will just turn over forever and not start, then I let it wait a min, and try again and whilst it is turning over I'll pump the gas pedal slightly, but rapidly and it start sometimes. Sometimes it will just start if I give it a few min and come back... any ideas?
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Is the check engine light on? If so get the codes read.
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http://www.lexls.com/tutorials/intro/codereading.html
This is how you get the codes.
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CEL is not on.
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If it starts when pumping the pedal it might be something gas related. Maybe your pump is going out. Have you checked the air filter, distributor, coils, wires and plugs?
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next is to check your fuel pump. do you hear it priming when initially turning the key? it should have a distinct hum.
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Check fuel pressure.
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