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tnoice · 11-06-2011, 06:20 AM

I think you have a bigger issue that the car will not start..........the wife is mad.

MileHighBoxster · 11-06-2011, 07:09 AM

I'm not sure why the wife would be mad because the car won't start. If it turns over but won't ignite it's either: fuel, air or spark. Start with one and make sure you have all three. Start with your gas, it's easiest. Dash lights stay on for a while after turning the car off.

tonycarreon · 11-06-2011, 07:21 AM

what do you mean by dash lights? you mean the odo? or the "idiot lights"?

have you replaced the ignition switch?

could be starter...

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DenverSteve · 11-08-2011, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MileHighBoxster

Start with your gas, it's easiest. Dash lights stay on for a while after turning the car off.

Good call MileHigh. Exactly right.

milliemax · 11-09-2011, 03:08 AM

When I pulled the old pump out I noticed that it was FULL of gas, saturated. Not just the pump area but the motor area also. I think that after 13 years of sitting in gas a seal gave up and flooded the whole pump. I noticed the electrical connector as well as the housing was brittle. It was time for it to go, I feel. Thanks Again to all of you !!!! Ps There is a procedure for doing this change out. Read it before you try !!!!!