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what is wrong
I have an 83 844
it sometimes has trouble starting feels like it is not getting gas. If I let it sit for 5 or 10 min it will start fine. This has been happening more frequently lately. could it be a fule pump if so what is nessessary to replace it? |
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11-04-2003, 12:46 PM
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When was the last time you replaced your fuel filter?
Could also be the reference and speed sensors. Been a rash of these lately breaking their wires inside the connectors or the plastic heads. Please put your car and year in your signiture line.
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11-04-2003, 02:22 PM
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DME relay... stops flow of fuel when it dies... intermittently
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11-04-2003, 02:26 PM
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so perhaps a dme relay or fuel filter. Are either of these things something that i could fix myself I have no mechinacal experience beyond changing my oil and fooling around with two cycles
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11-04-2003, 03:34 PM
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All you need is a jack, jack stand, and wrenches (17mm and 19mm?) to change your fuel filter. All you need to change your dme relay is nimble fingers and your owners manual.
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11-04-2003, 04:16 PM
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how much would they cost which should i do first?
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11-04-2003, 07:14 PM
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Do the DME relay first..... check the date stamped on it. If its older than 5 years more than likely you will need to replace.
The fuel filter can be a PITA to replace unless you enjoy getting covered in gas. Now you mention 5-10 minutes you wait and then it starts............is this on cold starts or hot starts???
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cold starts
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11-04-2003, 08:23 PM
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but on warm days i have not driven the car since summer but I am trying to get this thing fixed during the winter so I can enjoy her during the summer
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11-04-2003, 08:24 PM
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so you guys are pretty sure that it is not the actual fule pump itself
that is good news
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11-05-2003, 01:03 PM
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1983 Porsche 944 2.5 liter
