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2003 Pontiac Sunfire

Tiny
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I have a 2003, 4 cylinder Pontiac Sunfire with approximately 69k miles that will crank (turn) but not start. All of the electrical components work. What kind of test can I personally perform prior to taking it to the repair shop?
Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007 AT 3:13 PM

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Tiny
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You can check for lack of fuel by spraying carb cleaner into the trhottle body and see if it starts for a moment.
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Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007 AT 3:21 PM
Tiny
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A mechanic states that my problem is the fuel pump and that's the only logical explanation after checking the car out. What do you think?

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Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007 AT 5:43 PM
Tiny
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Hi A,

The days of carbs are pretty well history, terminology can be confusing. You are right on the fuel injection, but you do have a throttle body.
And this is what you need to access.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/30961_tb_1.jpg

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Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007 AT 7:18 PM

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