1996 Chevy Beretta

Tiny
TOTALBOSS
  • MEMBER
  • 1996 CHEVROLET BERETTA
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 20,600 MILES
HERE'S WHAT MY CAR DOES: AFTER ITS BEEN SITTING OVERNIGHT I TRY TO START IT IN THE MORNING AND IT JUST TURNS OVER BUT DOESN'T START. THE FUEL PUMP STAYS ON AND I'VE LET IT STAY ON FOR 30 SECONDS AND IT DOESN'T TURN OFF. SO I GO BACK A LITTLE WHILE LATER AND IT TURNS OVER FINE AND STARTS RIGHT UP. I'VE CHANGED THE FUEL FILTER AND RELAY BUT STILL DOES IT. THIS DOESN'T HAPPEN ALL THE TIME BUT ITS STILL HAPPENS AT THE WORST TIMES. THANK YOU
Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 AT 2:42 PM

5 Replies

Tiny
PEAR69
  • MECHANIC
  • 1,482 POSTS
When the fuel pump is running and the engine is "just turning over" what is the fuel pressure?
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Thursday, November 19th, 2009 AT 1:51 AM
Tiny
TOTALBOSS
  • MEMBER
  • 5 POSTS
I BROUGHT IT INTO THE SHOP AND THE SAID THE FUEL PRESSURE WAS CONSTANT AND THEY LEFT THE GUAGE ON FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Friday, November 20th, 2009 AT 11:23 AM
Tiny
PEAR69
  • MECHANIC
  • 1,482 POSTS
Ok -- so what is the "constant" fuel pressure? When the engine is turning over -- is there spark? If so, how did you test to be certain? If there is fuel pressure and spark --- what is the compression of each cylinder?
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Saturday, November 21st, 2009 AT 2:06 AM
Tiny
TOTALBOSS
  • MEMBER
  • 5 POSTS
WELL ALL THIS STUFF DOESN'T MATTER ANYMORE CUZ MY CAM SHAFT BROKE SO I GET 2 RIP APART THE MOTOR AND SEE WHAT ELSE WILL GO 2 HELL ON ME. THANX 4 ALL UR REPLIES
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Thursday, December 3rd, 2009 AT 10:31 AM
Tiny
PEAR69
  • MECHANIC
  • 1,482 POSTS
Sorry to hear that. With 206000 miles, consider replacing the engine. The broken cam shaft probably caused serious damage to the block that may not be repairable. All the time - machine work - and money may not be worth tearing it apart.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Thursday, December 3rd, 2009 AT 12:07 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Engine Not Running Content

Car Cranking but Not Starting? Try This
VIDEO
Car Cranking but Not Starting? Try This
Instructional repair video
Engine Not Starting
GUIDE
Engine Not Starting
Over the past 20 years at 2CarPros we have identified the top problems that are easily fixed. This guide can save you a trip to the repair garage or calling a tow truck and...
VIEW MORE