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1999 glt wont start unless fuel rail is disconnected

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fewthegooddude
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Year and Model: 1999 glt s70
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1999 glt wont start unless fuel rail is disconnected

Post by fewthegooddude »

hey everyone i have a north american 1999 glt s70. automatic it will not turn over but will crank i disconnected the fuel rail to see if the injectors worked they did and the car started for a brief second.
cheers for advice.

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Post by abscate »

You may have flooded it and letting air in helped clean it out

Things to check

Engine coolant sensor ( ECT) near thermostat, check resistance and wiring
Vacuum leaks
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