2004 Chevrolet Optra fuel pump

200,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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ALEX1958
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Low fuel stepped hard a on gas pedal and car stalled. Now wont start
May 31, 2015 at 3:29 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Is there gas in the tank? Have you checked fuel pump pressure to the engine?
May 31, 2015 at 12:59 PM
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ALEX1958
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The tanknis almost empty I was wondering if I set of the inertia switch when I syepped on the gas and if so how do I reset it I dont have much cash and want to do what I can before towing it to a mecanic
May 31, 2015 at 1:11 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It's unlikely that you caused the switch to kick based on what happened. If you question it, check to see if spark and fuel are getting to the engine. If they are, the switch is fine. However, if they are, it should run.
Jun 3, 2015 at 1:54 AM
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