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Old Aug 26, 2006 | 02:34 PM
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I have a transient problem with start up at the most inappropriate times, like when I am late for work.
I changed the plugs, wires and did a complete tune up. Even changed the battery that was dead.
Lately I put gas in it and the low fuel light comes on as well as the fuel line shows no gas in the tank, and on the next turn on it shows I have fuel and no flashing fuel light.
I tend to think I'm having trouble with something to do with fuel, but I don't want to change all the parts unless I get advise from you guys, who may be more in tune to what's wrong.
I need help cause I need my ride for work.
PLEEEEEEEEASE HELP?
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Old Aug 26, 2006 | 07:47 PM
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so it shows it has no gas or you aint getting any fuel to the engine?
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Old Aug 26, 2006 | 09:09 PM
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fuel sending unit in the gas tank.
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Old Aug 27, 2006 | 04:49 AM
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what is this part called and how do I access the fuel tank? Is it through the back seat? Thanks for your help.
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Old Aug 27, 2006 | 04:50 AM
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Originally Posted by wedley2
so it shows it has no gas or you aint getting any fuel to the engine?
I think it is not getting fuel.
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Old Aug 27, 2006 | 04:53 AM
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Originally Posted by fstop128
fuel sending unit in the gas tank.
What is the part called and how do I access the fuel tank to replace it? Is it through the back seat or somewhere easier?
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Old Aug 27, 2006 | 05:17 AM
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The fuel sending unit is located on the top of the gas tank. Look in your trunk, pull up the carpet and you should see an access panel near the back seats. Its usually a silver shiny metal cover with wires running through it. If you don't find it there it may be under the bottom cushion of the back seat. This could be part of a faulty fuel pump also because the fuel pump is located and accessed at the same place. I suggest testing the fuel pump(checking the pressure on the fuel rail using the proper tools) to see if the fuel pump is working correctly.

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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by VPUPPY
The fuel sending unit is located on the top of the gas tank. Look in your trunk, pull up the carpet and you should see an access panel near the back seats. Its usually a silver shiny metal cover with wires running through it. If you don't find it there it may be under the bottom cushion of the back seat. This could be part of a faulty fuel pump also because the fuel pump is located and accessed at the same place. I suggest testing the fuel pump(checking the pressure on the fuel rail using the proper tools) to see if the fuel pump is working correctly.
Thanks, I'm gonna give it a try.
One more thing, is there a possibility if I have a computer reading on the car it would tell me exactly what's wrong?
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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 09:24 PM
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computer readings are for OBD-II
we have obd-i and if no CEL's are coming on, checking the cel's will do you no good.
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