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1996 Buick Riviera Repair Question


Topics covered: Rim, Wont start.
Mileage: 240,000 miles.

Asked on April 13, 2012

Hi, my 96 riviera cranks over but wont start. the fuel pressure goes up to 55psi then drops quickly after the key is turned off.

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Avatar Asked by winterowdd

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Replied on April 13, 2012

turn key on pump only runs a second or 2 to prime. pressure should be steady when cranking.

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Replied on April 13, 2012

it loses pressure with the key on and still wont start. It primes then drops right after.

Tiny Response from winterowdd
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Replied on April 13, 2012

so key on it shows pressure then cranking it does not?

Tiny Answered by fixitmr
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Replied on April 15, 2012

yes that is correct after it primes it drops quickly from 55 to 0 with in a couple seconds so it has no pressure when it is cranking

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