Starting Problems
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Starting Problems
My 1994 Vette has always started at the turn of the key. But yesterday I got into it and tried to start it and it would not start immediately. When I did get it started it acted like the engine was flooded and running in 7 cylnders but it wouldn't hold an idle. I could smell a lot of fuel. Is this an airflow problem and how can I check to see if it is the air intake flow body.
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My 1994 Vette has always started at the turn of the key. But yesterday I got into it and tried to start it and it would not start immediately. When I did get it started it acted like the engine was flooded and running in 7 cylnders but it wouldn't hold an idle. I could smell a lot of fuel. Is this an airflow problem and how can I check to see if it is the air intake flow body.
then check the fuel pressure in the rail after shutdown. Do the ohm check first and post the results.
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I had a similar problem with my 91, it turned out to be the fuel pressure regulator , which went bad it was hard starting,cause it was flooded, and also smelled gas., went away for a few days and came back there was about 3 gallons of gas on garage floor.
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I don't know your name, but if I could shake your hand I would. You are an asset to this forum and I am so glad you were patient enough to help a guy like me who didn't know much about the mechanics of his Vette. I hope everyone gets the chance to read this and takes your advice seriously. I learned a lot from you and you diagnosed my problem correctly right from the get-go. It turned out to be the fuel pressure regulator that was causing all my problems. It took me all but 15 minutes to change it out and the car runs fabulous. I hope you are still around the next time I have another proble. Thanks so much!!!!!