1982 Vette won't start
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1982 Vette won't start
I would like some help. My 1982 vette won't start. It has the crossfire fuel injection system. It tries but can't stay running. Tried the fuse for fuel pump, checked fuel relay and in line fuse....can hear fuel pump start running....car still won't start. Does anyone out there know what the problem is and how to remedy it? http://forums.corvetteforum.com/imag...ies/woohoo.gif
Last edited by spotzie; Oct 3, 2013 at 09:19 PM.
Melting Slicks
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From: Warrington PA
Finalist 2020 C4 of the Year - Unmodified
Congrats on your 82......
Check out the "sticky" for 82 CFI owners in the above section, it is a good starting point to correct your problem(s). Once you complete the items listed in the "sticky" or as your going through them, ask questions. That way we will know where you are at with troubleshooting and can better assist you to get you started.
Good luck!!!!................................ ......Tom
Check out the "sticky" for 82 CFI owners in the above section, it is a good starting point to correct your problem(s). Once you complete the items listed in the "sticky" or as your going through them, ask questions. That way we will know where you are at with troubleshooting and can better assist you to get you started.
Good luck!!!!................................ ......Tom
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1982 vette won't start
Thank you all for your input. I hate to ask but where is the fuel filter located? I have read that it is under the passenger's foot and the car has to be elevated to get to it. Is that true? Is there a website that I can go to to find out these things about my car?
Instructor
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From: Liverpool New York
it is under the passenger side feet....shouldn't be a problem, put it on stands and have at it (use wd40 or equivalent before attempting)
Do yourself a huge favor and get a shop manual....that along with the forum and you should be all set.
Do yourself a huge favor and get a shop manual....that along with the forum and you should be all set.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2013
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From: Burkburnett TX
give us a little background; when was the last time it was running? Did it die on you or has is sat for years? I pulled my 82 from the brink of doom and now have it running great, you can too if you stick with a systematic approach to troubleshooting. Follow the sticky and ask questions and we can help you get your car running
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Melting Slicks
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From: Warrington PA
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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...solutions.html
Post #1 gives you quite a bit of info for the 82.....use it.....
Racer
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From: Alvin Texas
Things you need to do:
Get the factory shop manual, no other has the information you will need.
Read the sticky on the problems of '82 X fire.
The filter is on the passenger inside frame rail, use a large pan to catch the gas when the old filter is removed.
Get the factory shop manual, no other has the information you will need.
Read the sticky on the problems of '82 X fire.
The filter is on the passenger inside frame rail, use a large pan to catch the gas when the old filter is removed.
Safety Car
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From: Bridgewater nj
If your sputtering or running then dying out, it's usually fuel pressure.
Check
1) pump working
2)fuel filter
3)fuel pressure
4) sometime the fuel pressure regulator gets stuck when a car isn't used.
Good Luck and once its sorted out, you'll have a very reliable car!!! I run mine as a daily driver as long as the weather is not raining
Check
1) pump working
2)fuel filter
3)fuel pressure
4) sometime the fuel pressure regulator gets stuck when a car isn't used.
Good Luck and once its sorted out, you'll have a very reliable car!!! I run mine as a daily driver as long as the weather is not raining