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Old Jun 24, 2002 | 05:41 PM
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anyone know what might be wrong?....everytime i put gas in my car and start it up....it struggles to turn over...takes about two turns before it starts up....

tia
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Old Jun 24, 2002 | 06:40 PM
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Ive got kind of the opposite problem...when i get lower than about an eigth of a tank of gas....my car stuggles to turn over...and gets harder to start when less gas is in it...always just dealt with it and was curious as to what it was...
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Old Jun 24, 2002 | 06:46 PM
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Check your fuel filter, it might be clogged, and are you getting gas from the same gas station?

Ricey Mcricerton, the reason you're having a hard time starting your car cause you are running it till near empty
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Old Jun 25, 2002 | 09:09 AM
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just changed the filter...ill see if that helps....thanks gump
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Old Jun 25, 2002 | 09:19 AM
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Default Re: car struggles to start up after putting gas (Ricey McRicerton)

When it gets low like that turn your key to the ACC position for about 5 seconds to allow the fuel pump to get some fuel back in the lines, then start the car.
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Old Jun 25, 2002 | 10:00 AM
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Your problem is identical to mine. I have done a little reseacher and found its probably a defunct "main relay". When I fill it or get below 1/8th it will start and turn over for about 2 secs before the rpms drop quikcly and it stalls. When you turn your key to "on" listen for a click after the engine light goes out. If you don't hear a click your car probably wount start. Try taking off the gas cap to relieve pressure. Give it a min and try again. Its not a HUGH hassel but it is annoying and when I get the time and money ( I hear its $50ish from dealer ) I will replace it.

P.S. I did get the information from H-T so do a search on " Main relay " Previous posts will verify my information. (hopefully)
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