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After Winter Starting problem by 85fieroguy
Started on: 02-27-2021 07:38 PM
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Report this Post02-27-2021 07:38 PM Click Here to See the Profile for 85fieroguySend a Private Message to 85fieroguyEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
Temp. in the 50's, figured I 'd start the 85 GT . Turns over, its trying to fire, but no go. Question" should I pump the gas several times or just try and start it without depressing the gas pedal ( even several times). Need advice..
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Pumping the gas pedal does nothing on fuel injection.

4 possible issues.….

Out of gas - I was once told that if you don't run out of gas, you don't own a Fiero. Don't rely on the fuel gauge, they're usually wrong.

Lost prime - Cycle the key a few times and crank it over for about 20 seconds (Repeat several times until start)

Fuel Pump Relay bad - Swap with another relay and see if it starts

Fuel pump crapped out - Replace fuel pump

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I can't tell you how many times I've run out of gas on my Fiero its right between E and 1/4 i used to know the exact miles and keep them on the trip. But I've forgotten and ill blame covid.
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Originally posted by Thunderstruck GT:

4 possible issues.….

Out of gas - I was once told that if you don't run out of gas, you don't own a Fiero. Don't rely on the fuel gauge, they're usually wrong.

Lost prime - Cycle the key a few times and crank it over for about 20 seconds (Repeat several times until start)

Fuel Pump Relay bad - Swap with another relay and see if it starts

Fuel pump crapped out - Replace fuel pump



5th possible issue... the short length of submersed hose inside the gas tank (which connects the fuel pump to the fuel line) has cracked/rotted. Listen for the sound of the fuel pump priming, and check the fuel pressure.

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5th possible issue... the short length of submersed hose inside the gas tank (which connects the fuel pump to the fuel line) has cracked/rotted. Listen for the sound of the fuel pump priming, and check the fuel pressure.



Yes

Todays fuel with 80's lines gets along about as good as aluminum toughing steel.
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Report this Post03-01-2021 10:05 PM Click Here to See the Profile for 85fieroguySend a Private Message to 85fieroguyEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
Thanks guys, after your advice with some patience, " she " fired up..took a spin to get the temp up to normal. Feels good to drive the Fiero after a rough Winter here in Chicago.
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Originally posted by 85fieroguy:

Thanks guys, after your advice with some patience, " she " fired up..took a spin to get the temp up to normal. Feels good to drive the Fiero after a rough Winter here in Chicago.


Last I looked it is still winter-LOL. Brave man! Mine don't come out until after April showers.
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