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Engine not getting enough fuel to start

Tiny
FRUSTERATED2011
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  • 1998 MITSUBISHI GALANT
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
Engine not getting enough gas to start car I have to pump the gas pedel several times to get car to start and it is a fuel injected engine. What could be the reason for it to do this?
Friday, January 28th, 2011 AT 6:28 PM

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Tiny
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First, let me tell you that pumping the throttle on a fuel injected car does absolutely nothing at all. You probably want to test your fuel pressure using a fuel pressure gauge.
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Friday, January 28th, 2011 AT 6:51 PM

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