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Old 12-01-2009, 09:08 AM
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Re: 1991 s-15 starts then dies

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Originally Posted by Sinthetic View Post
tried everything from new tps, map sensor etc. finally broke down and did the loan a tool and got a fuel pressure tester. got a reading of 0. spent alot of time buying parts trying and returning (autozone does not like this lol) and sitting in the isle reading the chiltons.
Proper testing saves you throwing parts at it.

First check for good hot blue spark to all plugs when it does it.

You hve to have spark to get the fuel pump fired up.

To test fuel pump jumper it with a fused 12 volt jumper wire and see if it runs and puts out pressure.
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