1995 Buick Riviera Engine runs only with Starter Fluid

1995 BUICK RIVIERA
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HRUSSELL
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1995 Buick Riviera 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

Engine runs only with Starter Fluid
Car has been setting for 2 months unused.
I've installed a new fuel filter.
I've added fresh gasoline.
May 24, 2010 at 1:35 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Do you hear the fuel pump come on when you turn key to run if so do a fuel pressure check and also check if the injectors are pulsing-

If not check the fuel pump fuse and fuel pump relay.
May 25, 2010 at 2:53 AM
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HRUSSELL
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1) How do I know if the injectors are pulsing on a 1995 Buick Reviera?

2) Where is its' fuel pump? In the fuel tank? Or elsewhere?

3) No blown fuses. Relay is ok. Fresh fuel. No pressure check yet on fuel.
May 28, 2010 at 5:35 PM
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Q1-The injectors should be clicking and spraying fuel in a cone shape pattern when the engine is cranking over.

Q2-It's in the fuel tank.

Q3-Do a fuel pressure check to rule out the fuel pump.
May 28, 2010 at 10:56 PM
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