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Feb 28, 2009 | 04:03 PM

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Fuel Problems, Help???

I have a 98 Camaro. I started it up and let it warm up for about 5 minutes or so then it started cutting out like it was out of gas, the car died and I havent been able to start it since. Any Ideas?

And Yes It Has Gas In It...

Feb 28, 2009 | 05:53 PM

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check the fuel rail pressure with a fuel pressure gauge. possibly a clogged filter or bad fuel pump

Feb 28, 2009 | 05:59 PM

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I can push the *** on the fuel rail and nothing comes out, I unhooked my fuel line before the filter and nothing comes out. I have a 99 Camaro and I took the fuel pump off it and put in my 98 and still nothing. I even switched the fuse for fuel pump......Any other ideas?

Feb 28, 2009 | 06:03 PM

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If there isn't any fuel squirting out when you push the schrader valve in after you have turned the key to the on position, then you have a fuel related issue as to why your car won't start.

When you turn the key, the pump should prime and give you fuel pressure.

Mar 1, 2009 | 05:52 AM

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Yes I Know Its Fuel Related, Im Just Wondering If I Need To Spend Money On A Pump Or If It Is An Electrical Problem. Im Not Sure Because I Swapped Pumps Already (As Far As I Know It Was Still Good) And Still Nothing, What Fuse Or Fuses Could Cause This, Other Than The Fuel Pump Fuse Of Course.

Mar 1, 2009 | 06:51 AM

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Not sure, I think there is a fuel pump relay though.

Mar 1, 2009 | 12:29 PM

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^^^there is a fuel pump relay

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Mar 2, 2009 | 06:18 AM

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think its on the interior on the drivers side behind the kick panel

Mar 2, 2009 | 01:55 PM

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NOPE, Tried The Relay And Still Nothing. Any Other Suggestion On This One???

Mar 2, 2009 | 10:01 PM

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fuel pump may have taken a crap. happened to mine when i ran it out of gas. do u hear the pump priming when u turn the key?

Mar 3, 2009 | 07:04 AM

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Nope, All I Hear Is A "Click" I ordered a new pump, it should be here today or tomorrow. Ill let you guys know if that fixed it. I just didnt think it would all the sudden go out like that. We'll see...