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Subject:Re: Fuel pump is not running
From:Jonce Fancher
Date:Sun, 23 May 2010 16:28:16 -0400

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Hey <br>
My 85 is doing the same thing. Here is a quick fix to get you home if you
need it. Tap the fuel pump with a plastic screw driver handle. Rap on it
a few times then see if you have pressure. If not have some one turn the
ignition on with you under it tapping on the pump. <br>
do not start it or turn it over just to hear the pump and tap on it is
all you want. Cycle it a few times then try firing it up. <br>
I have had to do this a few times and it has started every time. Pain in
the kester yes but it does work. I will buy 2. 1 to use and a spare.<br>
C-ya Jonce<br><br>
<br>
<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">I installed a fuel pressure
gauge to see if the pump comes on at all, but no fuel pressure.&nbsp; I
have spark though.&nbsp; I'm not sure if I have injector action
too.&nbsp; I would need to check that, but it's futile until I have the
gas going. <br>
The question is; what are the things to check in this case?&nbsp; I have
looked into the archives but I'm loosing patience with it.<br>
This is a 1.9 system with a 2.1 engine.&nbsp; <br>
Zoltan</blockquote>
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