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Why doesn't it start?

Need to check fuses. Which is for the fuel sensor. How can I start one time to get to auto shop?

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Usually marked on the fuse panel cover. If the fuel pump is dead, you may be able to wake it up, maybe. As some one tries to start it, other person needs to hit(rubber mallet) the fuel tank in the center of it. This jars the pump and sometimes they will start pumping again. But it still needs replaced. You can use a hammer, just don't hit so hard you dent the tank or worse, put a hole in it.

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