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2002 Oldsmobile Alero GL1 4dr Sedan

2002 Oldsmobile Alero
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Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sedan, Compact
24 mpg city / 32 mpg hwy
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September 11, 2012, 3:27 pm

Jared S
 

Question: fuel issue

i replaced the pump and filter a year ago the car ran fine except the last month I would listen if the pump turned on the car ran fine. if i didnt hear the pump it would only turn over not start now wont run and never hear the pump. I replaced the pressure sensor and relay. still nothing. what do you think is wrong? what is my next step?


September 19, 2012, 5:48 pm

Elizabeth K
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If it's cranking but not starting, you can follow the procedure here:
http://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

If you're not hearing the fuel pump, check the fuse and relay.


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