I have to continuously charge the battery, though brand new, after about 3 attempts to start the battery will lose the ability to start the car at around 11.98 volts. Safely assume that I charge the battery up to 12.6 volts each time. I get 12v in the alternator circuit when testing at the fuse box. I tested all fuses for continuity and found no open fuses. I verified I have fuel at the rail by loosening the pressure sensor with the key in the ON position, and fuel comes steadily. I verified with a spark tester that the coils are producing spark as the engine turns over.
I'm starting to consider trying a different ECM at this point. The only lead I have going for me is that my scan tool displays the fuel level at 100%, but the car reads correctly at 1/4 tank. For sure the tank is only 1/4 full because it was almost ran out of gas in the beginning, apparently. There are no codes in the ECM however I have communication with it. I did a simple parasitic draw test on the ground side terminal and the initial draw goes from 6mA to 1.5mA, just after the leads are connected.
Any ideas? I'm almost stumped.
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Saturday, July 22nd, 2023 AT 5:47 PM