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Old 12-13-2005, 12:53 PM   #1
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Unhappy 94 astro won't start in the morning

Hi, I have a 94 astro, and every morning it won't start. Turns over good, sputters and tries to fire off. If I keep trying it finally starts, but it is getting worse. Changed fuel filter, no help. I get no lights / codes. After the hard start in the morning, it runs fine.
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Old 12-14-2005, 09:27 AM   #2
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Re: 94 astro won'tstart in the morning

My '97 did the same.
Have you checked the fuel pressure? I don't know what a '94 should be. My pressure was down a few lbs, it was very difficult to start, but with a shot of starting fluid, it started up just fine, and kept running, with easy restarts that day. Next day, same thing. I replaced the pumps, and all is well. At least your pump should be cheaper. (lower pressure system).
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Old 12-14-2005, 04:24 PM   #3
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needs a fuel pump, and pulsator. Just went through all that on my 96. The fuel in the tank helps keep the pump cool. When gas prices were at an all time high, I ran it on about a 1/4 tank all the time. When I took the old pump out the connector on the pump itself was melted. The carter pump comes with new wires and connectors.
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Old 12-15-2005, 08:27 AM   #4
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Re: 94 astro won'tstart in the morning

What is this "pulsator" I've heard about. When I replaced the "fuel pump assembly" I didn't see anything odd. Also, on mine('97), the pump is housed in a well, which is kept full by the fuel return line. It appears my pump would have gasoline coolant even when the tank ran dry. The replacement was Carter.
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