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1988 Plymouth Reliant K won't start Sign up here! Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (search options) Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Engine Troubleshooting ashleyv829 Novice Apr 6, 2011, 8:22 AM Post #1 of 3 (3570 views) 1988 Plymouth Reliant K won't start Sign In My Sister has a 1988 plymouth Reliant K with a fuel injector. Two days ago she completly ran out of gas. We have put 3-5 gallons of gas in. we charged the battery and primed it( turning the key to right before you would crank the engine keeping it there for about 5 seconds and repeating the process 3-5 times) It cranks like its going to start but it just doesnt.....what do i do? re-tired Veteran / Moderator Apr 6, 2011, 8:43 AM Post #2 of 3 (3561 views) Re: 1988 Plymouth Reliant K won't start Sign In The first thing is stop making mutiple post on same subject. OK ,when you turn key on have a helper take fuel cap off and listen for a hum for a few seconds. If no hum ,reach under and firmly smack the bottom of tank while helper cranks car. If car starts you will need a new pump. LIFE'S SHORT GO FISH Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Apr 6, 2011, 9:17 AM Post #3 of 3 (3558 views) Re: 1988 Plymouth Reliant K won't start Sign In  In tank fuel pumps are cooled and lubricated by the fuel in the tank. When you run a car out of gas, it pumps a lot of air through the pump which overheats it and causes some severe wear and many times, failure when they cool off. You will need to use a fuel pressure gauge to verify this ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional.   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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