[DMCForum] Re: very frustrated!! - starting problem

["checksix3" <jetjock11@xxxxxxxx>]

> No, if you have 12v on both terminals of the pump, you have a bad
> ground somewhere<

Once again I'm forced to engage in a battle of wits with an unarmed 
man. Learn to read in context. If you have 12v acrosss the pump you 
have no bad grounds. Your statement is correct only if you didn't 
comprehend what came before.

>You can rig up a temporary ground with some wire to any known
> good ground. Why not simply run it back to the engine compartment 
and attach it to the block<

Thats what I said, a known good reference at the *source*. Battery 
post is best.

> you've got good fuel pressure and can begin other diagnoses. If it
> doesn't spray, all the starting fluid in world isn't going to help 
you (unless you plan to run a tube into the passenger compartment and
> spray it as you drive down the road.<

Again, learn to read in context. The use of starting fluid is only to 
differenciate between fuel or ignition problems and determines the 
flow path for future diagnostics. If this guy had a fuel test setup 
or knew how to fully use a DMM he wouldn't need to mess around with 
these kinds of half assed troubshooting methods in the first place. 
He needs basic help. Don't confuse him even more than he already is, 
you do that well enough with yourself. 

The condition of your car and it's reliability is evidence of your 
abilities. For example, I found your post about leaking coolant hoses 
amusing. Why you would reveal how your piss poor "renginnering" of 
the cooling system failed and then boast how easy it is to repair is 
beyond me. And why does an individual who professes to be 
knowledgable about repair and maintenance feel the need to travel 
around with a 3 ton jack and a car full of tools? (I typically ignore 
them but if you'd like me to point out the stupidity in most of your 
post's I'd be glad to oblige in the future).

Btw, exactly how long have you held a BSEE? It's been 25 years for 
me. Same with A/C, how long have you been licensed? I'll be happy to 
educate you on basic electrical/electronic theory as well the proper 
use of test equipment in these areas. Of course, that's assuming you 
own something other than a $10 Radio Shack DMM and a hose to evac A/C 
systems using the engine.

You know Bill, changing villages doesn't change the idiot. If fact, 
if the new village has more technically savvy people the idiot only 
looks worse.

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