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Anonymous Posted on Feb 04, 2010

Car jumps from silonoid run 5 to 8 seconds dies can repeat over and over new fuel pump new ignission pleas help

  • joyellowhors May 11, 2010

    Listen for fuel pump humm at fuel tank, when does it stop?

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Did u replace key & lock cylinder or ignition switch,,??if u have no power at ignition switch(ck with test light) look for broken wire off starter ? ck power at fuses,,ect,,

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