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Old Mar 28, 2010 | 02:21 PM
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Car won't start

I have a brand new battery and changed the fuel filter but it still won't start. When I spray starting fluid on the carb it starts up for 2 secs then shuts off even if I press the gas it still ***** off. It's a 1990 rs camaro with a 5.0 305 any help is appreciated
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Old Mar 28, 2010 | 02:23 PM
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Car: 91 rs, 97 firebird
Engine: 3.1, 5.7
Transmission: both 700r
Re: Car won't start

can you hear your pump come on?
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Old Mar 28, 2010 | 02:25 PM
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Re: Car won't start

Were can I hear it at?
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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 08:06 PM
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Car: 91 rs, 97 firebird
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Re: Car won't start

in the gas tank. when you turn the key on you should hear a buzz for a short time, its your fuel pump building pressure.
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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 09:27 PM
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Re: Car won't start

Ok I'll check that out also weres the fuel pump relay I was told to check and see if it's plugged in or something
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Old Mar 30, 2010 | 09:58 PM
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Re: Car won't start

you might also want to make sure your geting the right gas psi
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