Fuel pressure?

CHEVYISAPAIN7

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1997 CHEVROLET LUMINA
6 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
89,000 MILES

1997 chevrolet lumina cranks but wont start no primeing of fuel pump replaced pump still nothing and 10 amp instrument panel/ignition electronics keeps blowing runs on starting fluid till it evaporates. It has remote start but it is fine

Thursday, May 26th, 2011 AT 6:44 PM

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MMPRINCE4000

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If it is the IP fuse, and not fuel pump fuse, then check the ignition switch for a short.

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Thursday, May 26th, 2011 AT 7:07 PM

CHEVYISAPAIN7

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How can I check the ignition switch im not a car genius I know I gotta be carefull to not set off airbag and remove steering wheel and more than one person said the short with ignition switch im broke I cant afford a garage now just got lisence back from dui I appreciate any help or advice

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Friday, May 27th, 2011 AT 5:19 AM

MMPRINCE4000

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There is going to have to be some diagnosis, like fuel pressure, wiring check (for shorts).

Try a local community college, they will work on cars for free to train their students.

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Friday, May 27th, 2011 AT 2:14 PM

CHEVYISAPAIN7

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Replaced ignition switch and got rid of remote start checked ground to fuel pupm relay coil 1 ohm voltage drop @ ground to relay coil its good and checked resistance from fuse box to pcm 1 ohm got new pump and sending unit only getting 7.6 volts at the coil of the fuel pump relay and 12 volts at its switch some one please help!

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Thursday, June 23rd, 2011 AT 6:54 PM