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1997 Chevrolet Malibu Repair Question


Topics covered: Fuel pump, Fuel filter, Fuel pressure.
Mileage: 154,000 miles.

Asked on November 30, 2012

Chevrolet Malibu Fuel pump Problem

Cranks over but won't start. Not getting gas threw the fuel real. Changed fuel pump and filter. Will start with a
little startting fluid but will quit as soon as it runs out of startting fluid. Thanks
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Replied on November 30, 2012

IF you have no fuel at the fuel rail, either you have a plugged fuel filter or the pump isn't working. Check to make sure the fuel pump is getting power and running. Also, see if there is fuel pressure before the filter.

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