Turning over fuel not getting to injector or fuel filter

There is not much information for a good answer.

1. Fuel filter clogged
2. fuel pump not working [fuse,bad pump,broken wire etc]
3. computer not telling the pump or injectors to work [should set a code]
4. dirty injectors

It could be the fuel filter or the fuel pump or the regulatur or the main injector if you have throttle body injection . Start with the fuel filter if you have never changed it its likely time you did . Then when you have that off turn the fuel pump on and see how much fuel its pumping you should get 4 or 5 ounces in 5 seconds at about 60 PSI but if you get the volume you don't need to worry about the PSI

Most likely the fuel filter. But it could be the fuel pump if it is on its way out it may not be delivering enough fuel. Also could be clogged fuel injectors or bad idle air controller (IAC). Start with the fuel filter. If it gets better but still not quite rite then try running some fuel system cleaner through it. If the filter got clogged then some of the grit probably got through and in to the injectors.

Replace the pick up coil if there is fuel to the injector.If there is fuel pressure at the injector,then it is the pick up coil.If the fuel pump is working,and the fuel filter is new,then there is fuel at the injector,just no pulse,correct?

Yes, if everything is still connected properly, except that the injectors are no longer seated int he valve head, then you should see little spurts of gas coming from them when the engine turns over.

Be aware though, that it might not be your fuel injectors that are the problem. You need to finish checking the rest of the car before making that assumption.

Once you know the injectors aren't firing, you need to check the fuel filter and the fuel pump to make sure the gas is getting from the tank to the injectors.

You should have a fuel filter located on the passenger side of your car near the gas tank. Follow the gas lines under the car to find it. It is good to change it anyways, but you can check to see if gas is coming from the tank to the filter by removing the rear line

** BE CAREFUL, Gasoline is EXTREMELY irritating to the eyes and skin, and it WILL come out when you remove the line from the filter***

If it is coming from the tank to the filter you don't have to check your pump. Then replace the rear gas line, and remove the front gas line going to the engine and make sure the filter spits out gas while the engine turns over as well.

If there is no gas getting to the fuel filter, you will need to check your fuel pump, which should be located inside the gas tank. You can check it by getting under the car while you have a friend turn the key to the "on" position, but not starting the car. Do this 4 to 6 times to make sure you hear a little "Click, woosh" type sound that lets you know the pump is triggering.

If you have gas coming from the tank, through the filter and it is still not coming through the injectors, then you will need to rebuild your fuel injectors.

This is not hard to do, and consists mostly of changing the little gaskets in the injectors. But be aware that there are lots of small parts and the job cannot be rushed. Also be aware that lumina fuel injection systems are very sensitive. Make sure to disconnect your battery cables before removing the injectors from the system.

from the sounds of it its going to be one of 3 things 1) the injector is bad or 2) there is no power getting to the injector 3) bad relay switch.

1) to find out if the injector is good. pull the injector out and with some wire ground one side and touch the other side to your battery, every time you tap the wire to the bat you should here the injector click..

2) if injector is good get a test light and test to see if power is coming out of the wires that go to injector( on some vehicles you have to have the motor turning over befor power is sent through wire, so have someone turn the key while you check the wires with test light)

WORTH LOOKING AT FUEL SUPPLY THEASE SUFFER WITH WATER GETTING INTO FUEL TANK AND THE TANK THEN RUSTS THIS CLOGGS FUEL FILTER AND INJECTORS TAKE A SAMPLE OF FUEL FROM THE FILTER IF ANY REDNESS IS EVEDENT DRAIN TANK FLUSH LINES AND FILTERS AND TRY AGAIN IF THE FUEL IS VERY RED YOU MAY NEED TO REPLACE TANK AND INJECTORS

your fuel pump is weakening. If you have new filter and the fuel isn't flowing to the injector, the problem is the fuel pump.

The fuel delivery system uses an electric fuel pump to provide high-pressure fuel to the fuel injectors. The fuel pump is located at the rear of the vehicle, mounted in the fuel tank. It can be accessed by removing the rear seat.

The fuel tubes leading from the fuel tank to the engine are under pressure during vehicle operation. When the engine is turned OFF, the fuel in the fuel tubes remains pressurized for long periods of time to provide quick start-ups. Fuel not used by the fuel injectors during operation is routed back to the fuel tank through the fuel return tube.

The fuel handling components are protected by three fuel filters. A replaceable in-line fuel filter is located inside the engine compartment between the fuel tank and fuel injection supply manifold. A serviceable filter screen is located inside the fuel tank at the fuel pump inlet. A non-serviceable filter screen is incorporated into each fuel injector.


I can get you trouble shooting tips if you want them.

If you had a strong stream of gas shooting out then you may have an fuel injector problem. Possibly a clogged injector or bad injector.If the stream of gas was weak replace fuel filter first and test again.If problem persists check pump fuse then replace pump. sorry for miss reading your post.