Originally Posted by
StreetBlitz
If there's a short in the signal wire that starts the distributor from functioning (coil), then the fuel pump wont prime. I've even had a map sensor short, and prevent the car from turning over. Just look for open wire, and if it's not real "deep" then tape it up. Splices do allot of damage to the wires their attached to.
The worst splices to use are the ones that are square, squeezed together and a small flap clips over the top. Not only do they corrode over time and cause intermittent electrical problems, but sometimes slice through the wire
strands.....this is probably what SstreetBlitz is talking about.
The best splices are the ones where the wires touch, are dipped into no-oxide grease and are crimped together with a quality, non-cheap crimping tool....and even then, the crimp is best when it comes in from the back instead of the side.
And even better is to solder, and heat shrink the wire....... -Bob