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    Jan 12, 2009, 09:12 AM
    How do I get my car to start if its flooded. It may be out of gas, but its above e
    Cars flooded what can I do to get it to start? It is not out of gas the gas hand is above the empty mark. What can I do I tried to charge the battery, but it want stay crunk
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    Jan 12, 2009, 01:19 PM

    Find the relay for the fuel pump. Pull it out, crank the car over a few times; that should burn off the excess fuel in the cylinders. Put the relay back and try it again.
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    Jan 12, 2009, 04:26 PM

    If you can't find the relay, just wait about 20 minutes to a half hour and try again. It should kick over.

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