Re: 2003 Sedona wont start

"PhilO" <phiol@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> "PhilO" <phiol@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>   There is an old method for eliminating a fuel problem but it is very 
> dangerous !  I know of two cases personally of guys with permanent scars

> from the procedure , the most recent one was last year and he is still 
> receiving skin grafts on his neck .
> The air filter is removed and a SMALL amount of gas is  poured down the 
> air intake .  Make sure the engine is cold  and you are nowhere near the

> engine when it is turned over . If you have a lot of insurance on your 
> husband do the opposite of everything I said !
> Just thought of a safer procedure after reading this over  , a can of
the 
> stuff they use up North in the winter , can't think of any brand names
but 
> it's basically ether in an aerosol can sprayed into the intake .

That would be ether.  However, I would recommend against it as it is so
easy 
to damage today's "delicate" fuel intake systems.  If there is a
pre-warmer, 
the ether will make quite a loud bang just before everything totally
melts.

One could disconnect the fuel line at the intake, turn on the ignition and

see if any fuel flows.  If so, the pump is working.  If not, pump is inop,

there is an obstruction, or it could also be a bad computer module that is

telling the fuel pump not to produce.

Unless the OP is handy, it may be less expensive in the long run to have a

shop properly diagnose.  The days of a shade tree mechanic are long gone.

Rich (2002 Optima)
ex-Shade Tree mechanic