My car has set for a bit and the batt. had died. So I got a replacement and went to start it and nothing. Checked codes and it's throwing a code 12. I looked it up on TSRM and it says CPS or ECU. I had the ECU unplugged for a good amount of time before I tried to start it. Can the CPS just go bad from setting for a period of time? Car started fine when I parked it where it sets now. Thanks for any input. Bill.
No start after setting a while.
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how long was it sitting? put new gas in it? check the plugs?
are you getting fuel and spark?
wiggle the wires for the MAF, CPS, IAC, TPS, etc and see if that works.
are you getting fuel and spark?
wiggle the wires for the MAF, CPS, IAC, TPS, etc and see if that works.
i bet its the cps wiring. do what katu said and have someone wiggle the cps connector while you try to start the car.
-pete
-pete
a new wiring harness is a good idea if your current harness is in bad shape. but what you can do is wire in a new 4pin connector that you can find at a local autoparts store. i bought one used for a trailer hitch.
-pete
-pete
Pete, It should still turn over even if the CPS wiring is bad.
You sure you pluged all the ecu connectors in all the way? And I know it'll sound stupid (since it's "new") but check the battery voltage as well. Oh and of course fuses too.
billwert;1174796 said:
You sure you pluged all the ecu connectors in all the way? And I know it'll sound stupid (since it's "new") but check the battery voltage as well. Oh and of course fuses too.
maybe need to reset the alarm or something? im not sure if that would cause it to not turn over? if all else fails hook up a remote start button or something like this http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/12V-...tors_Automotive_Tools?_trksid=p4506.m20.l1116 can probably find one at checker or autozone whichever. turn the key to on and should crank with that hooked up. i got my car to start with one of these.
trydrew;1175039 said:
i dont claim to be an electrical expert, but at least with my car, those symptoms were exactly as i experienced. i would be able to start and drive with no problem. and then i would go to start the car somewhere and nothing happened, didnt even try to turn over. then id wiggle the cps wires and it would start right up... no problem
then i rewired the cps and the problem was gone.
im not positive this is the problem... but at least for me it appears as it is so
sneakypete;1175109 said:
You were a victim of questionable cause logical fallacy. As previously stated it's not possible for bad CPS wiring (or a bad CPS for that matter) to prevent cranking...
What do you hear when you turn the key and in what key positions do you hear what?
Is it a stick or auto? Try push starting if it is a stick.
The starter/starter solenoid could be stuck. Try turning the engine over via the crank pulley bolt (it's a 19mm bolt and turn clockwise) and then see if it'll turn over on its own.
Is it a stick or auto? Try push starting if it is a stick.
The starter/starter solenoid could be stuck. Try turning the engine over via the crank pulley bolt (it's a 19mm bolt and turn clockwise) and then see if it'll turn over on its own.
jump start the battery and check the cables!!! i hope this WORks! :icon_bigg.....if this fails try hitting the starter!! ...if that fails im not sure if u have a mtx if so push start it !
Sorry I haven't been on. I have not made time to get out to my car again yet. But when I did turn the key to the on position everything worked as it should. Then when I when to start it I could hear a click but that was all. Nothing else happened. The car is an auto and I think maybe the starter/starter solenoid could be stuck. That would just be my luck to as I have the car in an old barn cus the tranny only has 2nd. and 3rd. gear. I was storing it there til I can have time and funds to figure out what is wrong with the tranny. I had planned on starting it everyonce in a while to make sure things were working properly. Looks like I failed at that part. 
Thanks for the replies guys I'll see what I can do tomorrow if given the time.
Thanks for the replies guys I'll see what I can do tomorrow if given the time.billwert;1175983 said:Sorry I haven't been on. I have not made time to get out to my car again yet. But when I did turn the key to the on position everything worked as it should. Then when I when to start it I could hear a click but that was all. Nothing else happened. The car is an auto and I think maybe the starter/starter solenoid could be stuck. That would just be my luck to as I have the car in an old barn cus the tranny only has 2nd. and 3rd. gear. I was storing it there til I can have time and funds to figure out what is wrong with the tranny. I had planned on starting it everyonce in a while to make sure things were working properly. Looks like I failed at that part.
It does sound an awful lot like the starter contacts if you say it clicks when at the "start" position. Good thing the starter is easy to get at with the tranny(&motor) out.
Best of luck.