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Old 04-06-2009, 11:21 PM
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i have a 98 gt that was in an accident its back together but won't start its not getting fuel. i checked the relay thats good. i checked the button in the trunk thats pressed down. when i turn the key the thieft light flashes rapidlly. if anyone has had the same problem or knows what to do i sure could use some advice.
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Old 04-06-2009, 11:48 PM
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Unplug your battery then reattach it. Then cycle your key on and off a couple of times. it should start after that.
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Old 04-07-2009, 04:47 AM
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Leave the battery unpluged for about mins.
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Old 04-07-2009, 02:40 PM
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i tryed that and it still didn't start i'm putting a new fuel pump in hoping that works
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Old 04-07-2009, 03:30 PM
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why would your fuel pump be damaged in an accident? Was your gas tank damaged?
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Old 04-07-2009, 03:33 PM
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was it hit in the rear? if so, the fuel pump wires go right along the rear, you could have severed the lines, if not, check if there is voltage in the lines and make sure you pump isn't bad
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Old 04-07-2009, 03:37 PM
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does the engine even crank? a pats fault will disable cranking.

are you using the correct key? the pats transponder around the lock cylinder could be damaged. fuel pump wont make the theft light flash, dont waste your time.

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seconded on the inertia switch...pop the carpet off the drivers side of your trunk and your good to go..
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^ yep
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no it was hit in the front end i have all that replaced the button in the trunk is down. its cranking but there is no fuel getting to the engine when i turn the ignition on the theft light still blinks rapidly. all the conectors are good for the wires i went over them a few times. the fuel pump relay in the fuse box is good i tested that.
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