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I have checked all the fuses multiple times. Like I said I replaced the eec and pump relay and pretty much everything else. Everything seems to have power at the places it should, I've run the meter all over checking. As for the fusible links are they all right off of the solenoid? Isn't it...

Well, does anyone have a spare computer for an '88 2.3 A4LD? I'll post in the wanted section too but since I have this thread already going and probably more people who would have one to sell will see this first. If anyone has any other ideas besides the computer please toss them out because...

As I was letting it warm up before leaving work it died. It would not restart and I could no longer hear the fuel pump prime.Replaced the pump, still nothing. Replaced the pump relay and the eec relay, no go. Next up ignition switch and cylinder, nope. (I checked the inertia switch and even...

On the '88 is the fuel pump relay under the kick panel on the passenger side? This is the relay I replaced but is it the fuel pump or the eec relay? I don't see anything under the hood or anywhere else so I assumed this is the fuel pump relay but maybe not? Where else could it be or is this the...

I checked the cut-off switch right away. I had a new ignition cylinder and switch that I never put in so I tried them and still nothing. I'm running out of ideas.

The other day while warming up my '88 it shut off. It would not restart so I started to investigate. When I turned the key on there was no noise from the fuel pump priming. It did this about a year and a half ago and a new pump fixed it. I got a new pump, installed it and still, no priming...

I put a junkyard one in my car when I replaced the water pump and it lasted about six months. I then bought one at Autozone for $88. It is aluminum and plastic but comes with a lifetime warranty. If your car is stock like mine you shouldn't have any problems.

From everything I have heard 79-03 seats are interchangable so you have even more options.

A bad solenoid can/will click or do other strange things. I agree though to first check the cables and their connections. As for your original question if you have a fully charged battery and a good solenoid, connections and ignition no matter how bad your alternator is your 2.3 would start, so...

Where is the clicking sound coming from? The starter? The solenoid? Have you tested the battery to see how much power it has or tried to jump start it?

Yep, I didn't know scanners were so cheap or I would have bought one long ago. I ordered a new one from Amazon for $25 and they had used for under $20. I got the Equus Digital Code Reader For Ford 1981-1995 which I've heard is great. Heck, I spent almost as much money for my last oil and filter...

I just couldn't resist. For being released 27 years ago that is still the one movie that makes me LMAO.

Shirley you can't be serious.

Do you like movies about gladiators?

Thank you Red_LX. I feel dumb now but I had never worked with a belt before, just chains but I figured it had to be the same. Turns out the belt was missing a large section of teeth and was rotted pretty bad too. It was a bit of a pain but it's all back together now and running fine thanks...

That is what I was thinking. It didn't make sense to me that the belt wouldn't turn when cranking, what would get the valves moving and such then? This should be fun.

I was driving home from work today when my car just died (88 2.3na A4LD). Pulled off to the side and when I tried to restart it it sounded different like like the engine was spinning more. I got out and tried to start from under the hood, the engine is spinning but the timing belt is not moving...

One of my cats was plugged and my car got pretty overheated on the way to work one day. When I got there I popped the hood and the manifold was BRIGHT red, surprised it didn't melt. I got under the car and cut them both off. This was over a month ago and to me the car runs better than ever. I...

Right next to Sarasota, which is about halfway between Tampa and Fort Meyers. Beautiful gulf coast.

I have an '88 but clearly remember reading some specs saying the tank is 15.6, I'll have to look around and confirm. Anyways, I just recently removed my cats and got about 3 mpg and get about 24 mpg now. I have a long all city driving commute and an A4LD. My fuel guage doesn't work and I...