...lots of pumps of the gas pedal? After several pumps of the gas pedal it will eventually start. It then runs rough for quite a while. If i slowly accelerate the gas pedal it will run somewhat ok but if i step on the gas pedal the engine falls flat on its face. I am thinking the fuel pump but because its about $200 I figured I may ask for some ways to test it or advice. Any and all advice is welcomed. Thanks in advance.
I apologize about the year and model, its a 1987 Nissan Maxima 3.0L. It is fuel injected. It has about 145,000 miles on it, I did a tune-up approx 6 months ago. I did pull a few plugs and compared to Haynes manual, and they looked just like normal wear and tear. When turn the key to "on" I do not hear the pump come on, but I cannot say that I have ever heard it. I have replaced the PCV valve, fuel filter, and air filter in my attempts to diagnose this problem. I do appreciate all the help everyone has given thus far. Thanks a bunch, just can't afford a trip to the mechanic. I have for the most part done all the repairs to all of my vehicles and all general maintenance.
I apologize about the year and model, its a 1987 Nissan Maxima 3.0L. It is fuel injected. It has about 145,000 miles on it, I did a tune-up approx 6 months ago. I did pull a few plugs and compared to Haynes manual, and they looked just like normal wear and tear. When turn the key to "on" I do not hear the pump come on, but I cannot say that I have ever heard it. I have replaced the PCV valve, fuel filter, and air filter in my attempts to diagnose this problem. I do appreciate all the help everyone has given thus far. Thanks a bunch, just can't afford a trip to the mechanic. I have for the most part done all the repairs to all of my vehicles and all general maintenance.