I just put in a new opti, maf is off, no coolant, no fans in yet. I figured i'd just start it once then put the rest in. The car won't start is it because the maf or coolant isnt in it?

 

First thing I would suggest is check your dowel pin placement on the opti

 

Put your MAF on just in case.

 

already double checked the pin, i had the maf plug connected one of the times i tried, just not the tubing connected, checked the coil. i have an ecu log i don't know if that would help, it wasn't giving me any codes. any other ideas?

 

Sounds silly but have you double checked the opti connector too make sure it seated fully.

 

checked all those today, and i still cant get to the bottom of this. I'm getting so pissed because i havent had this started in 5 months. any around mass. want to come down to help me out? thanks for your help thus far.

 

Pull your number 1 plug out and leave the wire on it. Set it close to but not touching a ground source and have someone turn it over. See if you getting spark. Does your fuel pump prime when you turn the key on?

 

where in mass are you? i have a new coil you can try if your close. I put my car away for winter storage and it wont start now. sucks doesnt it!

 

i'm in reading, ma that'd be great if you could.

 

rat can we meet somewhere?

 

This is off the wall, but a few weeks ago I had my car up in the air looking for a coolant leak and tried to start it to see if I could see it easier and the damn thing wouldn't start. Long story short- replacing the fuel filter fixed it. No starting problems up until then so there was no warning- just up and quit. Worth a $5 filter to eliminate it.