From: pstair@peaka.net@INTERNET on Tue, Nov 5, 1996 4:26 AM
>Is it true that these fuel injected trucks are very hard to start
>when they run out of gas? The dealer (here we go again) told me, when
>I first bought the truck, that it would have to be towed in to the
>dealership if it ran out of gas. I've never let her go empty, so....
I have replaced electric in tank fuel pumps in several vehicles and have
never had any more problem getting them re-started than any other vehicle
that has run out of fuel. When you first crank the engine the fuel pump only
runs for a couple of seconds then turns off until the engine starts. I have
found that turning the key to the on position for a couple of seconds then
turning off and repeating several times will prime the pump and lines enough
to get the car started (also works well for getting the engine re-started
after changing the fuel filter).
Dave Clement
89 4x4 LE
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