dhs1223 Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 Hello, I am hoping to get some advice on what would be a good or the best and most safe way to start up my car after four months of storage. Is there a way to start up the car and minimize the wear and tear from the "dry" start up? Any advice and past knowledge would be greatly appreciated. I am looking forward to some top down motoring once this late blast of winter that came through today passes us by and the true spring weather begins. Thank you in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990lumina Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 Check all your fluids. Remove the ECM fuse. Crank the motor (it shouldn't start with the fuse removed). Crank it a few times for 10 seconds or so to build up a bit of oil pressure. Put the ECM fuse back in. Cycle the key once or twice and crank away. Or just get in it and fire it up after checking fluids. That's what I normally do and have never had any issues. It's only been 4 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtwmechanic Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 Check all your fluids. Remove the ECM fuse. Crank the motor (it shouldn't start with the fuse removed). Crank it a few times for 10 seconds or so to build up a bit of oil pressure. Put the ECM fuse back in. Cycle the key once or twice and crank away. Or just get in it and fire it up after checking fluids. That's what I normally do and have never had any issues. It's only been 4 months. fire it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88red4cyl Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 Or just get in it and fire it up after checking fluids. That's what I normally do and have never had any issues. It's only been 4 months. Yep.. If it had been a couple years, you might want to do the other stuff, but you'll be just fine if you just fire it up.. Of course the other stuff only adds a minute to the wait, so if you feel like you need to do something extra, do what 1990lumina posted... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfewtrail Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 Check all your fluids. Remove the ECM fuse. Crank the motor (it shouldn't start with the fuse removed). Crank it a few times for 10 seconds or so to build up a bit of oil pressure. Put the ECM fuse back in. Cycle the key once or twice and crank away. I do that exact procedure before starting anything that's sat for a few months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy K Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 Check all your fluids. Remove the ECM fuse. Crank the motor (it shouldn't start with the fuse removed). Crank it a few times for 10 seconds or so to build up a bit of oil pressure. Put the ECM fuse back in. Cycle the key once or twice and crank away. I do that exact procedure before starting anything that's sat for a few months. x2! I started up my 92 vert... I actually pulled the Crank position sensor connector. same difference, no fire or fuel. crank to build up oil pressure to get everything lubed and then start it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 I'm glad you posted this. I am about to buy a 1992 Grand Prix that has been sitting for almost 2 YEARS. It is too close to home to consider having it towed, but I don't know anyone with a truck to pull it. I am just going to throw a battery in it, start it up, and drive it home. I already know it has a blown headgasket, but I am only taking it like 7 miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3pt1lumina Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 I just turn the key and fire them up. They usually start on the second crank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhs1223 Posted April 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Thank you for the suggestions on start up after storage. Can someone tell me where to locate the ECM fuse so I can remove it and crank the engine without it firing? Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Ficho Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 So assuming you have the LQ1, 3.4L twin dual cam, open your hood and to the left of your coolant reservoir you will see your fuse box lid. Open that and look for the fuse that has "ECM" above it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhs1223 Posted April 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Yes, I have the LQ1, thanks for the lead, I didn't think it would be so simple. I would like to not have a dry start, and now thanks to the forum, I have another piece of information that only the good people on the forum can be counted on to share. Take care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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