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  • Apr 7, 2009, 05:13 AM
    corriehac
    2002 chevy venture won't start
    Kids ran the van out of gas, then I put gas in it , still won't start. Try starting till battery went dead can't figure out how to jump it either. Is there a fuel shut off switch . Help mom with 7 kids can't get to work
  • Apr 7, 2009, 06:06 AM
    TxGreaseMonkey

    . Remove and fully charge the battery. Most auto parts stores will do this for free. Don't try and jump the battery--there's always the risk of damaging the ECM (computer), alternator, sensors, or other parts of the electrical system.

    . Add more than a gallon of gas to the tank. It often takes more. While turning the ignition key to ON, you should hear the fuel pump in the gas tank run for 2 seconds. Then, turn the ignition switch to OFF. Repeat this process 5 more times. The fuel rail, going to the fuel injectors, needs to be fully pressurized before the engine will start. On the final try, turn the ignition switch to START.
  • Apr 7, 2009, 07:04 AM
    CaptainRich

    You will need a way to test fuel pressure to determine if the fuel pump still works.
    The in-tank fuel pump is cooled internally by the fuel flowing through it.
    If it was run without fuel, even for a short period, it is quite possible that it has been damaged and will not operate properly.
  • Oct 2, 2011, 04:16 AM
    jarret740
    Hello just wonding if you could help me I'm having issus with a 2002 chevy venture van. I put a fuel pump in it and an fuel regelater. And a fuel pump fuse. And not getting gas to the line from the front. I have been testing it though the line tester up front. What could it

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