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Tiny
KODA SHAE
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  • 2007 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR
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  • MANUAL
  • 120,000 MILES
Hi! Four people have seen my car and they can't get the OBD to read my car. Two of the mechanics changed the crankshaft sensor. One changed the fuel pump. I've spent way too much and its still not working. The current mechanic wants me to buy a ECU. All of the lights come on when trying to start the car.

If I buy that, will it fix my car or will the OBD just be able to read my car and I'll have to pay more after? I'm Lost! It seems that no one can figure out my car. Please help.
Saturday, May 25th, 2019 AT 7:44 AM

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Tiny
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Also, someone had backed into me an hour before my car wouldn't start.
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Saturday, May 25th, 2019 AT 2:01 PM
Tiny
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Welcome to 2CarPros.

The first thing I find interesting is that one changed the crankshaft sensor which indicated he felt there was no spark to the plugs, and the other changed the fuel pump. Those are two opposite ends of the spectrum.

To just replace parts is usually very costly and unproductive, as I'm sure you already know. Now, if they can't get a scanner to work on the OBD port, they need to check if there is power to the port and a good ground. The OBD 2 ports are set up the same, so they should know exactly which pins to check.

Can you tell me how bad you were hit? Did the problem start immediately after the accident? Also, if you have the vehicle, I need you to check a few things for me. Here are links that discuss a crank / no start condition. The second and third explain how to check for ignition spark and fuel pressure. If you can, follow the links and let me know the results.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

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Also, check fuse 9 in the fuse box. I attached a picture of location and one indicating what it powers.

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Here are a few links that will help with checking fuses and wiring:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-car-fuse-works

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

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The last picture shows the pinout locations for the OBD port. Power and ground need confirmed.

I realize this is may be confusing, but please feel free to ask questions if you have them. Also, if they told you if there was no spark to the engine and no fuel, let me know.

Take care,
Joe
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Saturday, May 25th, 2019 AT 7:35 PM

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