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Anonymous Posted on Apr 01, 2012

I ran out of gas and now my car wont start. Tried turning the key several time and no luck

  • Anonymous Apr 01, 2012

    How do I identify the fuel rail / infalation line on this model.

  • Anonymous Apr 03, 2012

    folks, turn out that in addition to running out of gas, I go a broken timing belt. The car is now at the shop.

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ON your fuel rail under your hood is a pressure release valve. It looks like your tire inflation valve. It may have a black cap. remove cap, turn on key, then turn off. press the valve to release the fuel pressure. do this a few time and it will bleed your system off excess air. sounds like you have a vapor lock.

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    timnick Apr 01, 2012

    follow your gas line up to where they meet the injector housing. Its a long aluminum rail that the injectors are connected to. On that same rail or gas line, look for a black plastic cap on a aluminum nipple. remove the cap and press the valve stem.

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    timnick Apr 01, 2012

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  • Posted on Feb 15, 2010

SOURCE: car turns over but wont start no matter how long

possible cause is key not being reccognised by car.try another key.have you dropped key or left it near a tv....very small, coded ,magnet in key, EMP effect.hope this works or you will need to see dealer to check diagnostic computer for any faults...

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  • Posted on Feb 13, 2011

SOURCE: my car wont crank its

Charge battery? How cold/ hot was it when parked? could have water i oil that could seaze pistons, put a little oil down spark plug holes and leave 4 couple days. Try cranking by hand with bar and socket on main pulley. Have rodents eaten your wiring? Have seen this and it wasnt preety or cheap.

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