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Old 08-11-2008, 06:50 PM   #1
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fuel problem

my 98 gtp fuel pump primes but wont stay running when the car starts. when it dies it primes itself and will start back up?
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Old 08-11-2008, 08:51 PM   #2
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Re: fuel problem

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How long does it run before it stalls? Since you have a '98 model GTP run the fuel pump resistor bypass. Possible bad fuel pump resistor. See link.

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Old 08-12-2008, 10:04 PM   #3
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Re: fuel problem

it only runs for a few seconds i shut the car off as soon as it died and had no pressure. i will try the resister test tomorrow
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Old 08-13-2008, 05:57 PM   #4
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resistor is the problem thanks for the help greatly apprected
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Old 08-14-2008, 11:37 AM   #5
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Re: fuel problem

You're welcome. Thanks for the feedback and good job.
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