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Car hard to start!..Code 78!!!

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Old 07-23-04, 05:50 PM
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Default Car hard to start!..Code 78!!!

For the last few days i have had a lot of trouble starting my car. It cranks quickly but doesn't start until 10-20 secs. I just changed the fuel pump to a walbro 255 about a month ago. The car drives very sluggishly and hesitates alot. I also changed the plugs to one range colder about 2 weeks ago. The wires still are good and test fine. I tried the 12 volt bypass that eliminated the fuel pump ecu to try to get it to run smoothly but it doesn't help. Think the pump went bad already??
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Figured out the problem...make sure anytime you install a new fuel pump use a high pressure fuel injection rated hose at the coupling point between the fuel pump and cars hard line. Its only a 2.5" inch fuel line but mine had a pin hole and fuel was leaking from that point. Also tighten the hose clamps.
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