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Old 12-28-2017, 01:24 PM
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The other night my car was idling high after starting and driving. I shut it off and now it don't start. I replaced the fuel pump relay and the fuel pump, still nothing. What else could it be?
 
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Old 12-28-2017, 04:36 PM
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Not that familiar with the early TBI system but as in any engine you need to check 2 things: are you getting spark and are you getting fuel. Sounds like you fixed fuel issues but if you aren't getting fuel into the engine it could be as simple as a plugged filter or else a problem with the TBI. I would check spark first, get a HEI spark tester and check for spark at the plug. On my 1987 I had to replace ignition modules a few times as they go bad after a while and won't give any spark.
 
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Old 12-28-2017, 05:49 PM
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Have spark. No power to fuel pump relay.
 
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Old 12-28-2017, 06:49 PM
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have you checked fuel pressure?
 
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Old 12-28-2017, 06:53 PM
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fuel pump run when the the key is on?
 
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Old 12-28-2017, 07:08 PM
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We ran power to the relay and pump kicked right on.
 
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Old 12-28-2017, 07:49 PM
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What powers that relay?
 




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