1987 Pontiac Trans Firebird 305 V8 Efi Car Will Run Off Starting Fluid You

1987 PONTIAC TRANS AM

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RHILLUKKA

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i have a 1987 pontiac firebird trans am, 305 v8. it is efi. the car will run off starting fluid, but when you quit spraying it it dies. i have fuel getting all the way from the tank up to the motor but it wont run. What are some possibilities it could be?

Nov 11, 2012 at 1:49 AM

ASEMASTER6371

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fuel pump. check for power to the fuel pump connector.

Roy

Nov 11, 2012 at 1:55 AM

RHILLUKKA

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The fuel pump works, I am getting fuel all the way to the front of the car

Nov 11, 2012 at 10:19 AM

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