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Old Apr 29, 2003 | 04:47 PM
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Question Little help please, starting issues

Well this is the second time it has happened to me in the last 3 days. I go to start my car and it cranks over just fine, but it will not fire.

The car has a full tank of gas and it turns over fine it has power etc. I can hear the fuel pump when the key is in the On position. Could it be plugs/wires?

I was going to order a set of OVC wires from ThunderRacing and swap out my plugs and wires, or should I check something else first?

BTW, I finally got it to start after about 10 mins had past.

Thanks in advance
Old Apr 29, 2003 | 04:52 PM
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I forgot to add that I changed my fuel filter about 3 weeks ago and the car had been running fine up to this point.

Also I was going to buy Bosch+4 plugs is that a good/bad idea?

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Old Apr 29, 2003 | 04:57 PM
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Well I put up with mine for a year or so. If it starts better with a full tank than half or less, starts better if you turn the key to the on postion and off several times it is probably your fuel pump. Get a pressure check to make sure, but those were my symptoms and hey I am cured now with a better pump (less cash though )
Old Apr 29, 2003 | 05:18 PM
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Next time it happens I will try turning the key on and off a few times to see if that makes a diffrence.

Where can I get my fuel pressure tested?

Thanks for the response
Old Apr 29, 2003 | 05:25 PM
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You can either buy a guage kit or go to any mechanic. Does it start easier with a full tank?
Old Apr 29, 2003 | 05:34 PM
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It just started happening, the first time was 2 days ago I think. I dont drive very much so I still have nearly a full tank of gas. It hasnt droped below 3/4's tank of gas.
Old Apr 29, 2003 | 05:39 PM
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Then the easiest thing is get a guage on it and see what happens. It could just be the regulator or something else. Mine definitely never had the problem with a full tank so hopefully it is something else with you.
Old Apr 29, 2003 | 05:45 PM
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I think I will go buy a guage and see if I can test it myself. Hope its not the pump

Thanks for your help doodad
Old Apr 29, 2003 | 06:05 PM
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Glad to help. Sorry I know why. The pump change is a bad thing unless you just like loosening the rear and removing the exhaust.
Old Apr 29, 2003 | 08:40 PM
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i have the same problem, the car starts perfect with a relatively full tank, but i have to try starting it twice when half a tank or less. do i need a new fuel pump or could it be something else?
Old May 1, 2003 | 06:43 AM
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Mine was the fuel pump and others have had that symptom as well. Put a guage on it to find out for sure.
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