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Lumina wont start

Tiny
JARED JENNIGES
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  • 1996 CHEVROLET LUMINA
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 257,000 MILES
I have a 96 lumina with a 3.1 sfi v6 and I shut it off came back 10 min later and it wont start. It has spark and builds 43psi fuel presure when you turn the key on and loses it after I start cranking it over. I put a fuel pump in and it still doesnt work. I checked all the fuses and relays. With a small shot of ether the motor fires for a second. Please help!
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Saturday, April 2nd, 2011 AT 9:22 PM

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Tiny
WRENCHTECH
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Here's the wiring diagram to help you determine why.
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Saturday, April 2nd, 2011 AT 10:41 PM
Tiny
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Do u here the fuel pump when u turn the key on?
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Saturday, April 2nd, 2011 AT 11:57 PM
Tiny
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Cadieman, He just said it builds pressure when he turns the key on and they loses it.
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Sunday, April 3rd, 2011 AT 12:24 AM
Tiny
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If I turn the key on and leave it on then release the gas out the end of the fuel rail it doesnt represurize until I turn the key off and on again
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Sunday, April 3rd, 2011 AT 12:30 AM
Tiny
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It's not supposed to unless you crank the engine
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Sunday, April 3rd, 2011 AT 12:32 AM
Tiny
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Thats what I thought and its not doing that I can release the presure then start cranking it over and it doesnt rebuild it. Also it loses it as soon as I turn it over regardless.
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Sunday, April 3rd, 2011 AT 2:26 AM
Tiny
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That's why I gave you the wiring diagram, so you can find out what's not working.
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Sunday, April 3rd, 2011 AT 2:30 AM

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