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Subject:88 GL - Failure to start - The Saga Continues
From:JRodgers
Date:Sun, 15 Jun 2014 23:22:22 -0500

Didn't get a lot done on this today - but here is what I have so far.

Fuel Pump Check - runs when ignition is turned on

Injector Test - Pulled and tested - all four injectors are discharging

Coil test via Hall sender -- Coil is good

Injectors pulse when coil is tested.

Computer control for ignition via Hall sender - Good

Fuel pressure test: 30+ psi

With a brief pause after the ignition switch is turned on - the pump can
be heard running. After waning chime turns off - ignition key turned to
start - Engine fires - runs briefly - then quits without a sputter - as
if it has run out of fuel.

Question: is there no fuel flow after initial start up? If so, what wold
be controlling that (ECU but how? What's happening.) Or could it be that
there is a fuel filter problem and just as there is greater demand for
fuel there just isn't enough coming through. Gauge says there's still 30
+ PSI

The testing has begun to accumulate the data to find this problem!

John