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Old Jul 19, 2004 | 10:29 PM
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I have a 1995 Corvette convertible LT-1 with 47000 miles. 10 days ago I put some fuel system cleaner in the full gas tank. Last week she started sputtering and stalling and then finally died. The engine would turn over but not start. I checked the spark system and am getting good spark. I changed the fuel filter and then put her all back together. She cranked right up and ran for 5 minutes or so. I cut it off and then she would not crank again. Then 20 minutes later she cranks up. I put 12 volts to the fuel pump and the pump runs fine. The car drives and starts for the next two days and then yesterday I get stranded at Walmart because she will not start. I wait 20 minutes and she starts right up. What the heck is going on? Is it the fuel pump or the injectors or what ? What do I do?
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Old Jul 19, 2004 | 10:34 PM
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Any codes?
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Old Jul 19, 2004 | 10:36 PM
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When you get stranded what do you mean, "won't start"? Do you mean that it won't crank or that it cranks and cranks but won't catch and run?
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Forgive my ignorance and tell me how to check the codes.
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cranks and cranks but will not catch
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Old Jul 20, 2004 | 12:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Tripleblack_vette
Forgive my ignorance and tell me how to check the codes.
Go tp c4vettes.com for an overview of how to check for codes thru your cars computer. It's a little intimidating at first, but come back here with your questions & you will be helped out by the members.
Other option is to have it towed to a shop & have them diagnose the problem.

Good luck,
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