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Mar 10, 2015 | 06:10 AM

#11

MurphyPeoples

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From: Clinton SC

Quote:

Originally Posted by boyrover

I have one question: when the engine DIDN'T start, was the yellow "Check Engine" light on the left side of the instrument cluster illuminated? If it is not on, the engine will not start on your model D1. What I always do is to turn the key to on and then STOP and look for the CEL. If it is on, start the engine, if it isn't on, turn the key back to off for ~5 seconds and then turn ignition to on again.

I did not check this. Thanks! But why would it do this? Lol.
She has been running great since the incident. We spent a deal deal of Dad/Daughter time this weekend working on her and cleaning her up a bit.
Murph

Mar 10, 2015 | 11:11 AM

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philwarner

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From: NorthWest Arkansas

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Originally Posted by TOM R

My 98 has a red light on the right says check engine

Interesting! My 98 (built 10/97) has a yellow check engine light on the far left just above the red brake light.

BTW, what condition would cause the check engine light to not be on but the starter to crank? Ignition switch? Shift lever switch? Brake not pressed?

Mar 10, 2015 | 04:53 PM

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TOM R

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From: south n.j. and ne va.

I will need to pay better attention if mine comes on, last guy that had an issue with yellow light not working had a bad engine computer, can also be burnt out bulb

Mar 11, 2015 | 08:54 AM

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philwarner

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From: NorthWest Arkansas

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Originally Posted by TOM R

I will need to pay better attention if mine comes on, last guy that had an issue with yellow light not working had a bad engine computer, can also be burnt out bulb

Just looked again, Tom. yellow check engine light on the left and red "service engine" light on the right. I haven't looked it up yet, but I suspect the service engine light is mileage related while the check engine is obviously code related as i see about every other drive in mine.

Mar 11, 2015 | 02:52 PM

#15

dynomite

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From: Lakeland, FL

Having same problems

Can someone attach a diagram where all of the ground locations are. Or is it somewhere easy to find? I'm close to buying a fuel pump. Thanks

Mar 11, 2015 | 04:18 PM

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MurphyPeoples

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From: Clinton SC

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Originally Posted by dynomite

Can someone attach a diagram where all of the ground locations are. Or is it somewhere easy to find? I'm close to buying a fuel pump. Thanks

Yes this would be extremely helpful. I'm only thinking ground at Battery, car body, and alternator. I'm sure there are many more.

Mar 11, 2015 | 06:01 PM

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TOM R

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From: south n.j. and ne va.

Easy to find, have you downloaded the rave manual?

Like I said remove and clean batt ground, add ground from batt to rad support, batt to engine this will fix alot by getting your voltage up