Will not start after car was backed into

Tiny
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  • 2006 CHEVROLET MALIBU
  • 3.5L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 168 MILES
Someone backed into me and now my car will not start. Will crank over. Where is the fuel pump reset switch located?
Saturday, June 20th, 2020 AT 10:28 AM

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Tiny
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Good afternoon,

There is no reset for the fuel pump. That was for Ford vehicles only.

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

What is your exact issue so we can help?

Roy
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Wednesday, January 27th, 2021 AT 3:00 PM
Tiny
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Hi Roy. Where I was parked, someone backed into me smashing the grille, denting the hood and pushing back the radiator. I managed to open the hood. I don't see any severe damage, just cosmetics. The engine will turn over as normal, but will not start.
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Wednesday, January 27th, 2021 AT 3:00 PM
Tiny
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Okay, you need to test for fuel and spark.

When you crank the engine does the tachometer move up a little?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

Do you hear the fuel pump run when you turn the key to on?

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

Did an airbag deploy?

Roy
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Wednesday, January 27th, 2021 AT 3:00 PM
Tiny
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Hello Again Roy,

I never noticed the tachometer move while starting the car. No, I can barely hear the fuel pump. No, the airbags did not deploy.
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Wednesday, January 27th, 2021 AT 3:00 PM
Tiny
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Okay, you will need to test for fuel pressure from the pump.

Do you have any starter fluid or carb cleaner? If you do, spray some into the air filter and see if it starts and stalls.

Roy
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Wednesday, January 27th, 2021 AT 3:00 PM
Tiny
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Hello Roy,

I used starter fluid sprayed into the throttle body and car fire right up. It wouldn't stay running. I checked all the fuses and found a 10A fuse dead. It was for the injectors. I replaced the fuse and started the car. It fired right up and remained running. Thank you for your time and help.
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Wednesday, January 27th, 2021 AT 3:00 PM
Tiny
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You are welcome.

We are always glad to help.

Roy
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Wednesday, January 27th, 2021 AT 3:00 PM

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