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Old Jul 5, 2025 | 02:46 PM
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91 GTA will not start

Idk if its a weak pump .. or a security issue? Uploaded a short video.

https://youtube.com/shorts/DteGlbOdDZY?si=5j3atP4FZQLOkRS2
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Old Jul 5, 2025 | 03:03 PM
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Re: 91 GTA will not start

TPI?
Does the fuel pump prime?
Do you have spark?
Is the car stock or modified?
Any other details about the car or how the problem started?
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Old Jul 5, 2025 | 05:20 PM
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Re: 91 GTA will not start

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Idk if its a weak pump .. or a security issue?
My 1991 did exactly this. I tried everything.
Finally said enough is enough.


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Old Jul 5, 2025 | 09:04 PM
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Re: 91 GTA will not start

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My 1991 did exactly this. I tried everything.
Finally said enough is enough.

I hope it dont come to that
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Old Jul 5, 2025 | 09:05 PM
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Re: 91 GTA will not start

Originally Posted by camarorsssss
TPI?
Does the fuel pump prime?
Do you have spark?
Is the car stock or modified?
Any other details about the car or how the problem started?
this.. yes.... spark.. yes as far as i know
.. only non stock is aftermarket injectors
I can hear the pump turn on but it still could be weak or intermittent.

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