Q: Won't start
I've replaced all the sensors, I've redid the wire harness. Good compression, spark, fuel pressure, injectors good, plugs good. No codes on the dash. Only thing is when I turn key on not start just on the temp reads hot and cel is on. It cranks but will not start. It backfires through the air intake. I've not replaced ect sensor, it's this my problem. I am at a loss. Also I'm getting quad driver errors
My car has 187000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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