Will not start, fuel pressure too low?

Hi,

Actually, on a 1993, the fuel pressure is slightly above the manufacturer's specifications. According to my manual, it should be between 9 and 13 psi. See pic below.

Does the engine try to start? Will it start if you use starting fluid?

Do me a favor. If you haven't already, check to see if there are any diagnostic trouble codes stored. You don't need a scanner. All you need is a short jumper wire or even a paper clip. Follow the directions in this link and let me know if you find any codes:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/buick-cadillac-chevy-gmc-oldsmobile-pontiac-gm-1983-1995-obd1-code-definitions-and-retrieval-method

Let me know.

Joe

See pic below.

Hi,

Have you checked the ECM 1 fuse in the fuse box? If not, that is what powers the injectors. If the fuse is good and has power to and from it, go to the injectors and check for power at the red wire and the white wire.

Also, keep in the back of your mind that if there is no oil pressure for any reason, it will shut down the fuel system on this vehicle, so keep that in mind as well. I don't know if there were any issues or if something is disconnected.

I attached the wiring schematic below for the fuel injectors so that you have a reference. However, please let me know the engine code from the VIN. It will be the 8th digit in the VIN, and it should be either a W or a Z. I want to confirm I have the correct schematic.

Let me know what you find.

Joe

See pics below. Note: I had to cut the pic in half to make it readable for you. I did overlap the two so you can follow from one to the next.

Hi,

Yep, the different vin shows what you indicated as far as pressure. In this case, since you are getting low pressure equal to what the VIN Z requires, the only thing I can think of is if you got the incorrect pump sold to you.

The OEM part number is 25163473. Do you still have information on the one used to replace the original pump to try and cross reference? Interestingly, when I checked online for the part number, the only thing I could find were rebuild kits.

If possible, try to cross that number with the part you got. That is what makes the most sense unless there is a voltage issue or weak ground issue for the pump preventing it from running properly.

Try that and let me know what you find.

Joe

Hi,

If that is the case, it would explain the low pressure. The pump is doing all it can. LOL

Let me know if you find one for the VIN number you have and if it takes care of the problem. I'm interested in knowing.

Take care,

Joe