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2003 alero: 3.2 v6, when trying to start car..micro-relay..fuel-pump

 
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I have a 2003 alero with the 3.2 v6, when trying to start car it will spin but will not turn over, either not getting any spark or not getting any fuel.I did just replace the micro-relay for the fuel-pump, but it is still doing the samething

 

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Make: Oldsmobile
Model: alero
Year: 2003

Submitted: 345 days and 4 hours ago via CarComplaints.com.
Category: Oldsmobile
Value: $29
Status: CLOSED
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Expert:  AMEDEE replied 345 days and 4 hours ago.

Hello!

Have you checked for spark when cranking the engine over?

If it has spark, does it run on starting fluid?

Customer replied 345 days and 3 hours ago.

No, I have not done that. we have a problem in the past like a vapor lock, but when everthing cools down it would start. No such luck this time

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Expert:  AMEDEE replied 345 days and 3 hours ago.

Ok.. can you check for spark for me and let me know so I can give you a good answer?

Customer replied 345 days and 3 hours ago.

Ues we have spark

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Expert:  AMEDEE replied 345 days and 3 hours ago.

Ok.. does the engine run on starting fluid?

Customer replied 345 days and 3 hours ago.

Well i do not have any starting fluid, any other suggestions

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Expert:  AMEDEE replied 345 days and 3 hours ago.

Is the security light on or flashing with the key on?

Customer replied 345 days and 3 hours ago.

it is on

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Expert:  AMEDEE replied 345 days and 3 hours ago.

It stays on while the key is on? It does not go off?

Customer replied 345 days and 3 hours ago.

I was just outside checking and the security light had gone off, but the check engine light was staying on

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Expert:  AMEDEE replied 345 days and 3 hours ago.

Ok.. if the security light is not on or flashing with the key on, then we need to check fuel pressure.

Customer replied 345 days and 3 hours ago.

Unfortunatly I do not have the tools to do that. Unless it is something simple to do, It is looking like I am going to have to have it towed in

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Expert:  AMEDEE replied 345 days and 3 hours ago.

Can you try pushing on the Schroeder valve in the fuel pressure test port to see if fuel sprays out? You can use a screw driver to do this..

Customer replied 345 days and 3 hours ago.

while we have been doing this i have been trying to reset the codes, and what do you know it started and it is running right now. i do thank you for trying to help me out

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Expert:  AMEDEE replied 345 days and 3 hours ago.

You bet!

Glad to hear it is up and running!

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