Just got a new 92'... Not running, question.

[6o4turbo]

Hey Guys,

Just picked up a 92' Turbo targa Auto, as DD/Project car.

It's not currently running, I towed it home.

The car cranks and turns over no problem, but stalls out within 1 second of starting, even when given gas.

The engine bay is not pretty at all, the prior owner did quite the hack-job on it. Silicone, oil, wires... Everywhere.

It's NOT throwing any codes at all, to my amazement.

When started, it pours a white-ish smoke from 2 places, after trying to start for about 3 seconds:

1. Right beside the AFM, a small pipe which looks like it may have been cut.

2. From the whole turbo/heatsheild area.

Any insight as what could be happening here?

Thanks in advance,

- Kev

 

[gtsfirefighter]

What concerns me is that the AFM appears to have been to close to a fire. It and the plug appear to be melted. More pic of the engine bay, hell, more pics of the car.

 

[suprastanger507mgte]

First thing first, replace the AFM electronics and the plug right away. I bet this is your cause for no start problem. Also, if there is any shorts present in the wire, it can cause a major engine fire.

 

[Poodles]

looks like the previous owner pryed the AFM electronics open and dicked around with it...

the electronics are EXTREMELY sensitive, and they probably ruined it...

replace it and see if it helps