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Old 07-11-2007, 03:11 AM
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Hi, i have to turn my key like 4 or 5 times just to get my car to start. i hear the pump kick in everytime, but it wont start till i have "primed" it a few times is this a bad fuel pump, or what? thanks
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Old 07-11-2007, 03:30 AM
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Sounds like it is starting to go. When's the last time your fuel filter was changed?
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you know, I honestly dont know. but i am going to get that replaced asap, i forgot to do it with the rest of my tune up. oops
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Make sure you let us know what happens so others can learn. I am interested to know my self.
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Check the fuel pressure before and after change.
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