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Old May 15, 2011 | 11:27 PM
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starting problems need advice

hey everyone

Ive been having issues getting the car to start and wanted to get sum input on u guys might think it may be. Now the car dont start but it cranks was thinking it could be my ignition coil but Im getting spark there, just checked my ignition control module and it tested fine, my injectors are pumping fuel into the throttle body so thats a good sign, my fuel pump clicks n makes noise for over 2 sec so looks like thats fine, put in a new fuel filter. I was told to get some starting fluid n spray it into the throttle body and it started but it dies within 3 sec unless I keep spraying the starting fluid. If any of u guys might have an idea of what could be going wrong post up need to get it running again.

Thanks for taking the time to read my post

Tony
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Old May 15, 2011 | 11:35 PM
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Re: starting problems need advice

check the starter and the starter solenoid
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Old May 15, 2011 | 11:42 PM
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alright u think that also can be a problem even though the car cranks. I'll check that out ASAP
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Old May 15, 2011 | 11:48 PM
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Re: starting problems need advice

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alright u think that also can be a problem even though the car cranks. I'll check that out ASAP
not at all, the problem seems to be fuel related.
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Old May 15, 2011 | 11:59 PM
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Re: starting problems need advice

that is true too but it could also be a timing issue!!!!!
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Old May 16, 2011 | 12:04 AM
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Re: starting problems need advice

I was thinking it could be fuel related as well just kinda stuck on what it could be tho. I kinda think it could be my fuel pump but it clicks and u can hear it turn on so idk if it is also I checked the fuel pump relay n made no difference
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Old May 16, 2011 | 12:10 AM
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Re: starting problems need advice

Originally Posted by ahankins32984
that is true too but it could also be a timing issue!!!!!
Im kinda sure it cant be a timing issue since I havent messed with the timing at all
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Old May 16, 2011 | 01:07 AM
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just because it primes doesn't always mean it has good pressure. Search the tbi forums to see what you should have
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Old May 16, 2011 | 02:10 AM
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does your security light blink? are you using a coded key?
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Old May 16, 2011 | 04:47 AM
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ya its all fuel. your pumps not working right.most time a loud pump is a bad one. if u can start with starting fuild, its the pump or computer or masair senser or oxergn senser, buy a computer checker that reads problems. cost about 30 dollors.best 30 buck you ll ever buy. gl
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Old May 16, 2011 | 07:28 PM
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Re: starting problems need advice

Originally Posted by rock861261
does your security light blink? are you using a coded key?
my key has a chip on it since I have VATS... and no my security light dont blink


Originally Posted by 92purplehaze
just because it primes doesn't always mean it has good pressure. Search the tbi forums to see what you should have
alright thanks bro
Originally Posted by oramac91
ya its all fuel. your pumps not working right.most time a loud pump is a bad one. if u can start with starting fuild, its the pump or computer or masair senser or oxergn senser, buy a computer checker that reads problems. cost about 30 dollors.best 30 buck you ll ever buy. gl

well I hear it clicking when i turn my key for 3 sec i can hear the pump click
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