11-18-2012, 02:05 AM
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: san jose, ca
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Car not starting
Hi everyone. Just wondering if you guys might have any ideas to why my car isn't starting....Car was running fine. Gas light was on and i went to go pump gas. Weather was about 45 degrees and pouring rain (not sure if that makes a difference) After pumping gas I drove around for another 20 minutes. Turned off the car to go into the store and came out and the car would not start. Definitely not the battery. Sounds like the car wants to crank over but it just won't fire up. Couple of times it seems like the car is about to start up and then it just takes. If anyone has any idea on where i could start or on what the issue could be that would be greatly appreciated. THANKS 
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11-18-2012, 05:12 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Seattle
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Fuel pump or the fuel pump relay would be my first guess.
Listen at the gas filler with the cap off while someone turns on the ignition. Do not start the car. You should hear a whirring sound coming from the gas tank when the key is turned to ignition on.
Running the gas tank down to empty can cause the fuel pump to overheat. The gasoline surrounding the pump helps keep it cool.
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Last edited by Spinnaker; 11-18-2012 at 05:17 AM.
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11-18-2012, 07:04 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: eastern NC Crystal Coast
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Same problem with my car....... fuel pump. Feel better that it is behind me rather than in the future.
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11-20-2012, 11:51 PM
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: san jose, ca
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thanks guys. Found the problem. The fuel pump went out.
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11-21-2012, 05:23 AM
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Homeboy981
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Sherman, TX
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How many miles were on the car when the FP went out?
Thinking I may have to add it to the list soon.
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11-21-2012, 01:06 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Sanford NC
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A function of running the car when the fuel is low so there is no cooling of the pump and it burns out. The gas in the tank actually absorbs the heat on some models.
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11-21-2012, 02:23 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: eastern NC Crystal Coast
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Homeboy981
How many miles were on the car when the FP went out?
Thinking I may have to add it to the list soon.
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Around 92K for me. Max 1999 base #996.620.102.00 VDO pump $216.95 ******************************************************************************************** in 2 days
Last edited by milliemax; 11-22-2012 at 04:54 AM.
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11-21-2012, 04:45 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Foster City CA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Homeboy981
How many miles were on the car when the FP went out?
Thinking I may have to add it to the list soon.
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95K for me
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11-21-2012, 06:06 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Seattle
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Quote:
Originally Posted by erkel4l
thanks guys. Found the problem. The fuel pump went out.
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Dang, I was right. Maybe I should run out and get a lottery ticket.
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2000S Ocean Blue Metallic- 116K
3X Water Pump, Clear side markers, Crios Mod, Front engine mount, Flywheel, clutch, RMS, AOS, MAF, serpentine belt, power brake vacuum line, battery, 2X CV boots, Fuel filter, Oil filler tube, 3X ignition switch, 90K service, gas cap, Coolant tank
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