Injectors not squirting during startup...
09-16-2002, 01:07 AM
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Injectors not squirting during startup...
What would cause the injectors to not squirt while I'm cranking the engine over? If I pour gas in to "prime" it, it fires right up and the injectors start squirting. This is for my friend's TBI car. We can't figure it out
If I don't prime it, it doesn't start obviously. Any ideas?
If I don't prime it, it doesn't start obviously. Any ideas? 
09-16-2002, 07:56 AM
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Car: 91 Camaro RS Convertible
Engine: 385ci LT1 cnc ported heads big cam
Transmission: 4L60E automatic
Axle/Gears: 3.42 Zexel posi 7.5" rear
Either the fuel pump isn't running or the VATS system is disabling the fuel pump if the key is not making the proper contacts in the steering column.
09-16-2002, 01:04 PM
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The relay is good and the fuel pump is working. I pulled off the fuel filter and turned the key to "acc" and fuel shot outta the line. The fuel pump seems to be working good.
09-16-2002, 01:08 PM
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Car: 91 Camaro RS Convertible
Engine: 385ci LT1 cnc ported heads big cam
Transmission: 4L60E automatic
Axle/Gears: 3.42 Zexel posi 7.5" rear
Most likely VATS problem then.
09-17-2002, 01:02 AM
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We fixed it today. I noticed the dome light went out so I replaced the fuse for it. After I replaced the fuse the car started right up. Who would guess the courtesy light fuse would have anything to do with firing the injectors during startup? It was cool to have an easy fix for once tho 
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