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Tech, Repairs, Upgrades => Capri N/A 89-94 => Topic started by: Evozach on December 29, 2016, 10:07:43 PM

Title: 1993 Capri Will Not Start Without Starting Fluid (Ether)
Post by: Evozach on December 29, 2016, 10:07:43 PM

1993 Mercury Capri 120k miles NA Auto

I’m having starting issues. The only way I can get it to start is by using Starting Fluid by spraying into air intake while cranking it.
My fuel pump is working fine as well as my fuel filter and fuel relay. Coil pack are fine and so are spark plugs. Brand new battery too.

Check engine light isnt on either so no codes.

Although my ignition module is corroded pretty bad (ordered new one; will be here 12/30/16) could that be the main problem? Car does start and works perfectly fine after spraying ether.
Could it also be an air problem?

Maybe a crank in my air intake? (just thought of this)
After using starting fluid and using car for a bit I can turn it off and it will turn on right away BUT if I let it sit more than 2 hours I have to spray it inside again..
Thanks in advance.

Title: Re: 93' Capri Will Not Start Without Starting Fluid (Ether)
Post by: Rocketman on December 29, 2016, 11:58:31 PM

How old is the fuel in the tank? Has it been sitting a while?

Title: Re: 93' Capri Will Not Start Without Starting Fluid (Ether)
Post by: Evozach on December 30, 2016, 02:27:56 PM

has half tank and yes its been sitting for a good bit. about 4-5 months.

Title: Re: 93' Capri Will Not Start Without Starting Fluid (Ether)
Post by: WashiestSnake on December 30, 2016, 04:06:45 PM

Empty the tank and replace the fuel filter then put 3 or 4 gallons of fresh gas.  Gas gums up after a couple months of sitting.

Title: Re: 93' Capri Will Not Start Without Starting Fluid (Ether)
Post by: Rocketman on December 31, 2016, 04:09:19 AM

Fresh gas. Have had similar issues before

Draining is a pain. Top her off with some high octane stuff and she should go