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I have a 2003 chevy impala it wont start without using starter fluid we changed the fuel pump and are still having the same issues any help would be appreciated
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Pretty sure I know your issue... Its really common in gm cars.. It happened to my buick.. I found a site that has the fix I even did it myself.. when I took it to the mechanic they were trying to charge me 400+.. read over it Im sure it will help
does the engine crank. if the engine cranks ,then it is not the start.there is 3 things to start a car fuel.spark and air. is there a buzzing noise in the gas tank when you turn the key that would be the fuel pump working. now we need to know if you have spark to the ignition coils .this is my link to my garagehttps://www.facebook.com/TedsRepairs
The problem with running out of gas is, the driver keeps trying to start the engine when the tank is emptyand it burns up the fuel pump. Turn the key on and listen very closely for a hum or buzz coming from the back or underneath the car. This would indicate the pump is running, No soundmay mean the pump is not running. Find the fuel pump relay on the fuse block under the hood and swap it with another relay to see if that has any effect. Also check the fuse panel for a blown fuse. If all else fails, get a can of starting fluid, remove the air filter, and spray the fluid into the intake duct while at the same time craning the starter, The engine should start. If it starts and dies, do this 3 or 4 times. If the engine still wont stay running, you may have to replace the fuel pump.
Have you changed the fuel filter? Did it die while driving, or just wouldn't start? Don't use starting fluid on a gas engine! It will cause a lot more problems than it solves. Ether, starting fluid is made for diesel engines... not gas, not ever. If it won't start, it isn't lacking ether. It's lacking gas, air or spark.
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