1990 Chevy Lumina need help

Tiny
JASON1982
  • MEMBER
  • 1990 CHEVROLET LUMINA
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 15,000 MILES
The motor turns over and is firing but will not start
Friday, March 14th, 2008 AT 10:54 PM

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Tiny
ED ARMES
  • MECHANIC
  • 129 POSTS
Have you checked to see if you are getting any fuel?

You can check to see if the fuel pump is running by turning the ignition to the on position and at the same time lean out the door or have someone remove the gas cap and listen. The fuel pump should run for about 3 seconds to pressurize the lines. If at first you do not hear it then try one more time. Just turn the ignition off and then repeat the above procedure. If the pump runs ( buzzing sound ) then you may need to change the fuel filter. It could be plugged. If the pump does not run then you need to check all fuses, relays and circuit breakers that pertain to the fuel pump before you actually change the pump. Pump is in the fuel tank. If you change it then also change the fuel filter and make sure the fuel tank is clean of sediment.

Be sure to do the following test!

A quick check to see if you are not getting fuel to the injectors is to purchase a can of spray carburetor cleaner or starting fluid and spray a little into the throttle body and try to start the engine. If it fires and tries to start then fuel delivery is the problem.
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Saturday, March 15th, 2008 AT 9:54 AM

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