This is an engine without a distributor. Is it a crankshaft position sensor? Solenoid? Any ideas?
Check the ignition system the relays fuses the coil pack they may be still wet or shorted but before you do that -your car is pre 96 so you dont have and obdll port for a code reader their is a dianostic port bad if you jump you will get a flashing check engine light which you count 1 flash short pause 2 more flashes is a 12 code the following link will assist you and your friend in getting your car started
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So changed spark plugs after or before run over puddle?
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Ok i need to know is the starter turning over?
And do you have headlights now ?
Changed the plugs a couple days after going through the water.
Yes...the starter turns. I have power ..headlights. it has a new alternator.
Any codes?
I am not sure what you mean? Codes?
Like PO300 or PO303,this show you have a problem.
I don't know I don't know. I can't start it to get it to a place with a diagnostic machine. it is an old car..a 91...wouldn't even begin to know about codes. I am not automotively inclined and can't afford to just take it to a shop. I am relying on a friend who is just troubleshooting but really doesn't know why it won't start. I also can't afford to just replace part after part after part. Just looking for input and ideas, thanks so much for yours!
turn three times key on and off,do not start car.count flash,for ex.2 dush 3=code 23
5 dush 5 end mines code 55,no more codes.
Do you have coils and module,take them out and dry,could be wet,a battery is OK?It cranks?
Unfortunately my car has a check engine light that has stayed on for two years since I got it. And if has been over a week since it went through the puddle. I don't think anything is still wet. He only gets a chance to work on it sporadically. Thanks for all your comments though. Guess it will just have to be am elimination process.
Still can read the codes,old and new one,go with flashing and try ,good lack.
What can be water gets to crankshaft sensor,when is dirty,looks bad ,has to be clean.
Gonna change sensor soon. Thanks.
code is 19,cam sensor is 41,missfire is 48.
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