Brendan Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 Hi guys, Im new here, and I have a question about my timing belt install on my 98 pathfinder. I followed all of the directions in the how to section, and now before I put back all of the parts I want to start the car for a couple seconds to make sure that it runs. I cant seem to be able to start it, my batt has a full charge and it just keeps on cranking. Is there something preventing me from starting the car in this state, like having no alternator? Im sure ive hooked up all of the sensors, so what could it be? Thanks alot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 It "could be" a lot of different things, no idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zonianbrat Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 What sensors did you disconnect? Are your drive belts on? I think you need to be a bit descriptive about what "state" your engine is at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Posted September 10, 2007 Author Share Posted September 10, 2007 What sensors did you disconnect? Are your drive belts on? I think you need to be a bit descriptive about what "state" your engine is at this point. Belts are all off,rad out, hoses out, fan clutch off, just the timing belt is installed. I figured if I had enough power in the battery I would be able to start the engine up for a few seconds to make sure its running properly?Im pretty sure I connected all of the sensors, ie temp, maf, etc. Does something else need to be spinning in order for the motor to start like the alt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 NO....nothing else needs to be installed for it to start. Did you disconnect the coil wire to the distributor? Is that hooked back up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Posted September 10, 2007 Author Share Posted September 10, 2007 Yeah thats connected, didnt touch that. Ill check it out tonight sometime and report back. Thanks for the replies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pathfinder_Rookie Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 (edited) The circled connecters should all be connected this should allow your engine to run, but you'll have no throttle, it will just stall when you rev it up. Edited September 10, 2007 by Pathfinder_Rookie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Posted September 11, 2007 Author Share Posted September 11, 2007 The circled connecters should all be connected this should allow your engine to run, but you'll have no throttle, it will just stall when you rev it up. Thanks! Ill check that stuff out tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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