Starter???

[mrjoshuabenson]

I have a 93 coupe that I just purchased.....the only way I can start the car is by pumping the gas pedal when im turning it over and after it starts I get a very heavy gas odor. Does anyone have any idea as to why this is happening? I thought to start out with new plugs and wires,maybe even a battery just to rule those things out??

[HAWG]

I would check the fuel pressure regulator, to see if I am losing fuel pressure, or the fuel pump itself. Should not have to pump the accelerator on an injected car.

[mrjoshuabenson]

see thats what I thought too....but the thing absolutly wont turn over unless I pump the pedal

[DFBonnett]

When you say "turn over" do you mean it won't crank at all or that it will crank but not fire up?

[mrjoshuabenson]

it will crank but not fire. I talk to a mechanic last night and he thinks its the feul pressure regulator because of the gas odor i get after it starts

[DFBonnett]

That could very well be, based upon your description.