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Old May 30, 2003 | 01:20 AM
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Car Wont Start!

Here's the story, my car (94' Z M6) has been sitting for 6 months, and today I drove it for about 30 miles and it died on me (I filled the fuel tank before I drove it). When I was driving it and accelerating, it hesitated. Any suggestions? Also, what are some ways I can tell if the fuel pump is still good besides turning the key to "On"?
Old May 30, 2003 | 03:29 AM
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You can push on the schrader valve and see if you get fuel out of it. If you dont get anything out I would say your fuel pump isnt sending the fuel to the rail.
Old May 30, 2003 | 06:07 PM
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I tried to push on the schrader valve and see if I got fuel out of it when the key was in the "On" position, and not a drop of fuel came out. Is the fuel pump gone? Also, how do I check if the ignition coil is good?
Old May 30, 2003 | 07:55 PM
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i had some slight hesitation and it turned out to be my coil. the only way i know how to check it is to get it scanned (but im sure theres another way)
Old May 30, 2003 | 08:25 PM
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If you didnt get any fuel out it is not a good sign at all. Your pump should pump up the pressure in the line when you turn the key forward. If this was working properly you would get some fuel spray from the valve when you pressed it. You could also get a fuel test gauge that screws on the shrader valve and see if your getting any pressure at all.
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