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1996 LS400 suddenly stopped running--runs on starter fluid

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Old 11-21-17, 02:35 PM
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Default 1996 LS400 suddenly stopped running--runs on starter fluid

Out driving yesterday my 1996 LS400 suddenly stopped running, and won't start except on starter fluid. I had had a water pump, timing belt change a few days prior to this. Any ideas?
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Error codes?
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Originally Posted by hlovepenn
Out driving yesterday my 1996 LS400 suddenly stopped running, and won't start except on starter fluid. I had had a water pump, timing belt change a few days prior to this. Any ideas?
Fuel pump is where I would start.
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sounds like the fuel pump, or if you are lucky a blown relay (under the hood) they are listed under the cover, just turn it over.
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As mentioned in the 2 posts above, sound like a fuel problem. Check the relays and fuel pump for proper operation.
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