No gas going to the engine

Tiny
ECLIPSE270
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  • 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
  • 3.0L
  • V6
  • FWD
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  • 260,000 MILES
My car wouldn't fully start like it wasn't getting any gas. It acted like it wanted to fire up, but that was only the gas in the lines being ran out. It sat for four days and then started up. Drove it the next day and it stopped again with the same results. What could be the problem?
Thursday, April 21st, 2016 AT 7:55 AM

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Tiny
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Check fuel pressure with a gauge auto parts rent it.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator
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Thursday, April 21st, 2016 AT 9:29 AM
Tiny
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Thanks for the advice
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Thursday, April 21st, 2016 AT 5:05 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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Hey Eclipse270,

It could be the fuel pump that is failing, here is a video that lets you know what you are in for to change it. Its not the same car but basically the same procedure.

https://youtu.be/h_VHxBmecj8

Let us know what you find

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Thursday, April 21st, 2016 AT 5:16 PM

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