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Old 01-13-2011, 07:31 PM
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I have a 94 lesabre which will run great and then die while driving.Sometimes it will fire right back up but then again it might take a while.While it was in the down mode i sprayed some starting fluid and it fired.Would a fuel pump act like this?fuel relay?
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Could be the pump going, could also be a dirty, plugged up fuel filter.
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Fuel pump or fuel filter. I would suggest testing the fuel pressure.
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thanks for the quick reply.Where is the filter located?
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Just a guess, but I would say just in front of the rear tire on the passenger side.
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thanks guys,has anybody heard of the fuel relay going bad on a 94 lesabre?Just trying to pick the easy before dropping the tank.Where would the relay be located?
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Yes, the pump can get tired. Changing the filter is easy and costs about $10, worth a try. If the relay was the problem the pump wouldn't turn on.
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thanks for the help!!!
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Also if you/or previous owners has run the car about empty alot the strainer could be dirty...BUt yes test the pressure if low replace filter then go from there
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