After Winter Starting problem (Page 1/1)
85fieroguy FEB 27, 07:38 PM
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..
Thunderstruck GT FEB 27, 08:58 PM
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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skywurz FEB 28, 01:45 AM
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.
Patrick FEB 28, 03:00 AM

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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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Thunderstruck GT FEB 28, 09:22 AM

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Originally posted by Patrick:

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.
85fieroguy MAR 01, 10:05 PM
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.
Dennis LaGrua MAR 05, 10:48 AM

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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.