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CAR WONT START

Old Apr 30, 2001 | 01:32 PM
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CAR WONT START

I think it is the MAF. Is there any way to test or bypass the MAF to check if that is my problem???
Please help ASAP

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Old Apr 30, 2001 | 05:41 PM
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does it crank at all, or do anything? i know for awhile there, my car wouldn't start, it wound't do anything. turned out to be the neuteral safty switch went back or needed re-adjusted
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Old Apr 30, 2001 | 10:16 PM
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Happened to me about 3 weeks ago. This time it cranks but wont start. Now I think it is the fuel pump Where is it??
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Old May 2, 2001 | 09:44 AM
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fuel pump is located inside the fuel tank. it's a pain in the u know what to change it. but before u go through the trouble of changing it, try this. sit in your car half way. turn the key to the "ON" position. don't crank the engine. or u can have someone turn the key while u listen to it at the back. if the pump is good u should here it making a "whirring" sound. if it's quiet, then u'll need to change it. u can also disconnect the fuel lines from the throttle body and see if it's pumping gas. but i prefer the listening method. hope this helps ya out!

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Old May 2, 2001 | 06:36 PM
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It could be your ignition module.My old Trans Am wouldnt start and i tried everything,i heard my fuel pump on and all my fuses were fine,then my dad said change the ignition module,as soon as i did,it started right up.

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Old May 2, 2001 | 08:47 PM
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Ok. I turned the key to the On position...nothing. I connected power to G on the computer thing, pump turned on! I tried changing the fuel pump relay with no results. what else to try??

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Old May 2, 2001 | 09:51 PM
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What and where is the ignition module??
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Old May 2, 2001 | 11:11 PM
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Ok I found the problem
Its an in-line fuse near the battery, whenever I put in a new fuse it immediatly blows!! Where should i look for the short??

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Old May 4, 2001 | 01:21 PM
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The fuse by the battery is for the fuel pump. check the FP wiring from end to end, you will prolly find a short somewhere.

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Old May 7, 2001 | 02:30 PM
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Or you can check the relay where the wires come out they are usually already bare and twisted, could be grounding out, which will blow a fuse been there done that, hope this will help!

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