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Replaced intank fuel pump on a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, car wants to start but acts like it's out of gas. I have 1/4 tank of gas..... what do I need to do to get it started????

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Did you release the air in the system. You may have an air pocket stuck in the fuel line system. If it is fuel injected, be careful because the line pressure can be extremely high and if not released properly it can leak out under high pressure. Be sure you changed the fuel filter as well. Things can find there way into the lines when removing and installing things in line. Check that you have sufficient fuel pressure at the carb or fuel injection system. The system requires to be pressurized so that the injectors operate correctly,

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 19, 2008

SOURCE: 2003 galant wont start

Your timing belt might have busted. Mine did that in November of 2007.... I had to replace 2 of the 4 cylinders, along with the timing belt and housing. Total cost was a little over $1700.00

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 14, 2008

SOURCE: 2002 mitsubishi galant

Has it overheated lately?
My wife overheated our Galant and it just stopped working, it cranks but that's it.
I pulled the sparkplugs and found them wrapped in a gewey jelly like substance. Like an oil/antifreeze combo.
I am going to replace the entire motor for $1000 as taking it to the mechanics to theorize and practice may cost more.

Jonah Oneal

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  • Posted on May 31, 2009

SOURCE: Wont start, new fuel pump

replace fuse and relay.also check oil pressure switch.it controls fuel pump also. check fuel pump wires and fuel injector fuse .if all is good pcm could be faulty it controls fuel pump on .command circuit

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 05, 2009

SOURCE: Suburban will not start under 1\4 tank of gas.

yes it could be the fuel pump. my chevy truck was doing something similar, would start unless i parked on an uphill grade. when you turn the key through run to the start position the fuel system pressurizes. if your fuel pump is weak it can't draw hard enough to pull the fuel up. as long as the vehicle is running the fuel system is primed, but when you shut it off it runs back down to the tank. that's the way it's designed and it's not normally a problem, but if your fuel pump is getting tired it can't pull it up any more. just a tip, if you live in a hot climate, especially in the summer, your fuel pump will live longer if you keep it over a quarter tank. the fuel pump is really just a little electric motor that incidentally pumps fuel and generates a lot of heat. the fuel in the tank helps soak up the heat and let your fuel pump live longer. hope that helps

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