Help Car wont start!!

[BoostnTtype]

I have a 86 buick T type that i am having trouble with. I went out to start the car and it will run for 1-2 seconds and just turn off.Anyone have any ideas what it could be.My dad has an a auto repair shop and we by-passed the ecu and the car ran, it ran like sh*t,but it ran. What do you think i should check for?

 

[newkid87GN]

What do you mean you bypassesd the ecu? If that were possible the car shouldnt run at all..Start by checking the basics,See if you are losing fuel or spark..Good luck

 

[2 QK 4 U]

Does your CHIP have an anti-theft feature?

 

[87granny]

X2 what do you mean by passed i for got my orange wire un hooked when replacing my chip and i know it did not run

 

[BoostnTtype]

On the scanner you can by-pass the computer and put it in limp mode..When i do that the car runs.

 

[2 QK 4 U]

sounds like an anti-theft chip to me.

 

[BoostnTtype]

Im pretty sure that the chip does not have an anti-theft..does anyone know what it can be besides that?

 

[1chance]

mine did the samething, replaced computer, problem solved.

 

[hrhoward]

What kind of chip does it have in it now? Where there any symptoms prior to the no start condition? Any codes stored?

 

[BoostnTtype]

Thanks guys it was the chip.I had to reset the damn thing.By the way im was going to change the oil and was wondering what kind you use?

 

[2 QK 4 U]

Thanks guys it was the chip.I had to reset the damn thing.By the way im was going to change the oil and was wondering what kind you use?

I use Prestone Anti-freeze in mine. Gives you about 50+ horsepower.





J/K...I recommend Mobil 1 synthetic 5w30

 

[87granny]

i am running 10w 30 castrol motor is unopend when i do rebuilt prob. mobil 1

 

[newkid87GN]

Glad you figured it out..Any major brand of oil is good,but do your engine a favor and add a bottle of Lucas oil stabilizer..I love this stuff..it goes in all of my vehilcles,,increases oil pressure,reduces friction and also slows down oil leaks..Especially if you have some miles on it..........

 

[BoostnTtype]

I was told from a couple people to use non-syntheic oil like 5w 30

 

[1chance]

I was told to get valvoline 30w, not 10-30 or 10-40, but a one weight oil. Also he said snythic oil would not engine breakin properly.