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Old 01-29-2011, 12:03 PM   #2
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Re: 2003 Oldsmobile Alero Will not start

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Originally Posted by amotagu View Post
. It's getting fuel, fire, and air. .
Here in lies your problem- how do you know you have these three? Proper testing (with numbers) will confirm.

Do you hear the fuel pump running for 2 seconds upon ignition on? With your ear at gas cap (cap off) have someoe turn key to "on" - does fuel pump run for 2 seconds and shut off? If not-- Whaaaaap the bottom of fuel tank when someone turns key to "on" - most likely pump will energize and you can start car. If so, you need a new fuel pump.
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