1994 Plymouth Acclaim

Tiny
MRS.JBYNUM
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  • 1994 PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM
  • 4 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
Im having trouble starting and keeping my car on when it does start. It acts as if I ran out of gas and just slows down on me and wont go. When it dont start it acts as if it do wants to start but it wont. I just got a new fuel pump wit the filter put on it. When it does runs it sounds good and runs great
Sunday, July 4th, 2010 AT 11:14 AM

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Tiny
INTERNETMECHANIC
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  • 700 POSTS
When the problem occurs, have helper crank it, while you visually check for spark at the plugs. If spark everywhere, use a fuel pressure gage and check fuel pressure. Some of the national brand autostores used to loan out a fuel pressure gage, if you don't have one. Check for applicable trouble codes.

To check for spark, pull a plug wire, use known good spark plug or spark tester in the boot, ground metal part of tester to metal part of engine, engine cranking, watch for spark.
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Sunday, July 4th, 2010 AT 1:14 PM

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