1994 LS

changed the fuel filter this morning after the car had trouble starting... before if i had trouble starting, id beat the shit out of the fuel filter and the car would start on the next try.... so today i just change it and once i was finished, the car still wont start.... put like 10 gallons more into the tank, a can of stp fuel system cleaner... car still wont start. im about to drop a match and collect insurance.

any ideas?

 

forgot to mention that when i removed the banjo bolt on the new filter after trying to start it, nothing came out so im not sure if it's getting fuel

 

It doesn't sound like you're getting any fuel up there. When you turn the key to on, can you hear the fuel pump prime and pressurize the fuel rail?

 

nope i cant hear it... i watched the maint. req light and after one long blink i got 10 short ones... i dont know what that means but maybe somebody here can help?

edit: had my mom turn the key while i listened and i heard it... after like 3 or 4 more tries the car started... so 3 hours and no start then it fired up after a few starts. oh well all i care is that it runs now, if it happens again, ill worry about it then

 

Each time you try, the fuel pump runs for only a couple seconds. Probably took a few times before the filter and fuel rail actually filled with fuel.

 

if your tank is dirty inside and your gas cap's vent malfunctions this will cause a car not to start as well. its called vapor lock - to remedy you remove the cap and replace it then start. Just an idea to anyone with similar problems.

 

what about my maint req'd lite? can anybody decode that for me? one long flash then 10 short ones... or is that just how it goes when all integras start? damn i hate gettin new cars cuz i have to learn all sheit all over again

 

maint req'd light is nothing important - just to let you know that according to your odometer you should get the car tuned up (or oil change, so some say). now, the check engine light...that's something to worry about.