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Old 12-28-2004, 06:39 AM
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Re: 1999 Bonneville won't start

You can remove the fuel line from the end of the fuel rail but I wouldn't do it since you will probably cause more problems than you want to deal with. I agree with randman1, your fuel pump has probably gone south permanently and needs replaced. The reason you restarted for about 5 seconds was probably due to some residual fuel and pressure caused by the heat of the engine causing the fuel to expand.
If you decide to remove the fuel line be sure to stick the fuel line in a large container since you will get a large amount of fuel in a short amount of time. Be careful not to damage the O ring on the end of the line and you might want to lube it up with some petroleum jelly before reinstalling. If there is no gas then the fuel pump will need to be replaced. You can do it yourself but if you are not mechanically inclined then take it to a garage. Expect to pay around $400. If you are getting fuel then your problem may be the ignition module located under the coils. They can go bad but usually they will give some warning and a check engine light. Let us know what you find out.
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