Replaced fuel filter, now car wont start
#1
Replaced fuel filter, now car wont start
2001 GS430. Just replaced the fuel filter, put everything back together, that car cranks but doesnt start. The fuel pump makes noise when ignition is turned on, so I assume its working properly. What are my possibilities?
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I've had this happen before. They might have given you the wrong filter. In 2000 the filter assemblies changed so i your car was made in the late part of 2000 and not 2001 than you use a different filter that other GS430s. Attempt to reinstall the old filter and see if it works if it does they gave you the wrong filter. If they gave you the wrong filter what happens is that when you attempt to start the car, the fuel pump backs out o the filter so the gas isnt flowing down the lines but instead just getting spit back into the tank.
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#11
Completely forgot to update this one... We got the car started the following day.
What happened was, there is a rubber o-ring on the old filter. The new filter didnt come with that ring and we overlooked it. Took that ring from the old filter, put it on the new filter, and the car started right up.
And just for everyone's info, the fuel filter replacement job is not difficult, but very stinky. Do it in a well ventilated area and have a bunch of disposable towels ready.
What happened was, there is a rubber o-ring on the old filter. The new filter didnt come with that ring and we overlooked it. Took that ring from the old filter, put it on the new filter, and the car started right up.
And just for everyone's info, the fuel filter replacement job is not difficult, but very stinky. Do it in a well ventilated area and have a bunch of disposable towels ready.
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Lexus Test Driver
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thanx for the update! i just ordered a fuel filter off sewellonline. will install it sometime next week.
sigh, so much to do!! but should be fun trying to install them all.
- fuel filter
- brake master cylinder kit
- trd thermostat
- greddy timing belt
- greddy cam sprocket
hope to have it all done before winter is here!
sigh, so much to do!! but should be fun trying to install them all.
- fuel filter
- brake master cylinder kit
- trd thermostat
- greddy timing belt
- greddy cam sprocket
hope to have it all done before winter is here!