RCWatchman
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I do not want to upset anyone with a possible repeat, but I have researched this all over the web and I am not finding what I need to get this Spyder running. I bought this new and it has had the recall power steering unit changed, right after I got it. Then I drove it home and parked it in a climate controlled shop in my backyard, where it has been sitting for years. It looks showroom new. I have kept up with all the fluids, including draining the gas tank and refilling it several times.
About a year ago, I took an interest in getting it running, again, so I put in a fresh battery; drained and refilled the tank with fresh gas and a little Seafoam; I flushed out the fuel rail; replaced the main fuel filter; topped off the brake fluid and antifreeze; and proceeded to go through the start-up sequence. Turning the key on, the fuel pump pressurized the fuel rail; I heard the click of the fuel injectors; the brake was set; Neutral light was lit; I hit the mode switch; aaaannnnd, it cranked beautifully but would not fire. When I sprayed a little ether in both sides of the throttle body, it started and ran for an exciting moment, and then died.
I have been through all the fuses and relays; rechecked the battery and connections; and the brake switches. Nothing is rusted, corroded, or chewed. I have all the plastic removed so I can get to everything. I know its not getting fuel, but I am totally at the end of what I know. Please, does anyone have any idea as to what I am missing? Please respond, Thanks.
PS, I do have the factory manual...
About a year ago, I took an interest in getting it running, again, so I put in a fresh battery; drained and refilled the tank with fresh gas and a little Seafoam; I flushed out the fuel rail; replaced the main fuel filter; topped off the brake fluid and antifreeze; and proceeded to go through the start-up sequence. Turning the key on, the fuel pump pressurized the fuel rail; I heard the click of the fuel injectors; the brake was set; Neutral light was lit; I hit the mode switch; aaaannnnd, it cranked beautifully but would not fire. When I sprayed a little ether in both sides of the throttle body, it started and ran for an exciting moment, and then died.
I have been through all the fuses and relays; rechecked the battery and connections; and the brake switches. Nothing is rusted, corroded, or chewed. I have all the plastic removed so I can get to everything. I know its not getting fuel, but I am totally at the end of what I know. Please, does anyone have any idea as to what I am missing? Please respond, Thanks.
PS, I do have the factory manual...
