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Old Jul 13, 2004 | 10:27 AM
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i have a boosted hatch with 450cc injectors. every now and then when i try to turn on my car the fuel pump doesnt come on so the car will just crank. so we have to put the key in and out waiting for the fuel pump to come on, and we know it comes on when my AVCR screen comes on. whats going on? has the fuel pump gone bad?
Old Jul 13, 2004 | 10:29 AM
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you should be able to just hear the fuel pump
Old Jul 13, 2004 | 11:22 AM
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thats a common problem with the 450s
Old Jul 13, 2004 | 12:12 PM
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victum- thats what im going on too. sometimes i hear it come on and thats when i can start the car fine. but sometimes it just doesnt come on.

mateo- i've heard about starting problems with bigger injectors. please explain.
Old Jul 13, 2004 | 02:49 PM
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Default Re: sometimes engine won't start?

What kinda of car?
Old Jul 13, 2004 | 08:49 PM
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92 civic hatch vx
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i mean its just a common thing with the 450s
Old Jul 14, 2004 | 09:19 AM
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is there any getting around this?
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Default Re: sometimes engine won't start?

sounds like the main relay is going south to me.
Old Jul 14, 2004 | 02:53 PM
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yes main relay it is. i found out that when cars start getting that old the main relay starts going bad. thnks everyone.



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