C4 88 Crank-no start (fuel problem)
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C4 88 Crank-no start (fuel problem)
Hi guys, my first post here!
(also not native eng. speaker so I beg your pardon : P )
Long story short. I was driving no problems for some time. Pulled to a prking lot, next day crank but no fire.
All fuses checked, fuel realy clicking, Shrader valve on fuel rail was bleading fuel hard for a day, I cloget him to not cause fire. Next day check he is still bleading.
I was cranking couple times until battery was dead while looking for clues.
Today I removed gas cap (non oroginal I bought it weeks ago), Plug battery and she started... for a second and stalled. Shrader valve stoped leaking.
To be honest I dont know what it could be. Removing gas cap and lowering the pressure make engine start? I dont understand logic behind it, may be one of you guys can help? Was it a clue or an anomaly?
(also not native eng. speaker so I beg your pardon : P )
Long story short. I was driving no problems for some time. Pulled to a prking lot, next day crank but no fire.
All fuses checked, fuel realy clicking, Shrader valve on fuel rail was bleading fuel hard for a day, I cloget him to not cause fire. Next day check he is still bleading.
I was cranking couple times until battery was dead while looking for clues.
Today I removed gas cap (non oroginal I bought it weeks ago), Plug battery and she started... for a second and stalled. Shrader valve stoped leaking.
To be honest I dont know what it could be. Removing gas cap and lowering the pressure make engine start? I dont understand logic behind it, may be one of you guys can help? Was it a clue or an anomaly?
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It's possible your fuel pump could be going bad. Try to hook up a gauge to the fuel rail to check your fuel pressure. You could probably rent one from an Autozone. Also wouldn't hurt to change the fuel filter while your at it. It's located on the passenger side of the vehicle up by the front tire.
Edit: I'd also recommend putting some type of injector cleaner in your gas
Edit: I'd also recommend putting some type of injector cleaner in your gas
Last edited by My84isMeanToMe; May 30, 2023 at 10:59 AM. Reason: Adding info
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Hey, thanks for fast answer!
pressure gauge is comming tomorrow or in 2 days, so I will check it as fast as I can. Sadly, no autozone here xD
I was looking for the fuel filter, could not find it, maybe I have to jack the car and then search a bit deeper for it.
pressure gauge is comming tomorrow or in 2 days, so I will check it as fast as I can. Sadly, no autozone here xD
I was looking for the fuel filter, could not find it, maybe I have to jack the car and then search a bit deeper for it.
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From: Ohio
Fuel filter location
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Hmm I am about to take off fuel filter, but which should I buy? do we have any demensions for it? Or maybe you guys know a good fuel filter brand? (I checked out bosh, and those Made in Tunisia have really bad reputation) :/
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I bought a premium guard filter and I haven't had any problems, as for the fit you would just have to look it up for your year of car
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