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Old Jun 15, 2021 | 02:43 PM
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O2 sensor does nothing at startup.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2021 | 03:07 PM
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If it doesn't fire at all, even on starting fluid, you need to look at why you aren't getting spark.
So while looking under the hood for any visible abnormalities, I spotted two unplugged, loose wires. One to the right of the intake manifold (blue) one to the left of the alternator, really long wire(yellow end)
Do you know what any of these do?





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Old Jun 15, 2021 | 04:32 PM
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They gotta go somewhere. I am not real familiar with the 4.7 though.... So, no idea what they plug into. Check the wiring harness for any connectors just layin' about.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2021 | 05:02 PM
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They gotta go somewhere. I am not real familiar with the 4.7 though.... So, no idea what they plug into. Check the wiring harness for any connectors just layin' about.
Your thoughts on a crankshaft position sensor?
 
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If you are getting spark, the crank sensor is doing its job.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2021 | 06:42 PM
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If you are getting spark, the crank sensor is doing its job.
So in your opinion, why do you think it idles for two seconds then dies?
 
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Old Jun 16, 2021 | 09:07 PM
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Well it stay running if you hold your foot on the gas a bit?
 
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Old Jun 16, 2021 | 10:25 PM
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Well it stay running if you hold your foot on the gas a bit?
No, nothing I've tried has worked so far
 
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Old Jun 17, 2021 | 08:13 AM
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What is fuel pressure doing? If it fires for a couple seconds, then it seems the sensors are working properly.... just something is forgetting what it is supposed to be doing...
 
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Originally Posted by HeyYou
What is fuel pressure doing? If it fires for a couple seconds, then it seems the sensors are working properly.... just something is forgetting what it is supposed to be doing...
Fuel pressure is at 48, normal
 
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