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I hear the fuel pump kick on and run

Tiny
TRAVIS01
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  • 2003 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 120,000 MILES
Won't start I am not getting enough fuel to start it I have changed the fuel filter and the pressure regulator and still nothing. I dump gas into the throttle body and it starts and runs till it runs out of gas but I hear the fuel pump kick on and run what should I do
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Tuesday, June 15th, 2010 AT 4:45 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

Have you tested to see if the pump is producing correct amount of fuel pressure?
Should be between 50-60 PSI with key on, engine off.

You might find this articles helpful:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-electric-fuel-pump
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

Here is a video of replacement procedure:

https://youtu.be/Lhd0vd8pdBU

I have attached test procedure for the pump and replacement.

Any questions please let me know.

Thank you.
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