1996 BUICK RIVIERA
240,000 MILES
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WINTEROWDD
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Hi,

My 96 cranks over but wont start. the fuel pressure goes up to 55psi then drops quickly after the key is turned off.
Apr 13, 2012 at 4:45 AM
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FIXITMR
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turn key on pump only runs a second or 2 to prime. pressure should be steady when cranking.
Apr 13, 2012 at 6:19 AM
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WINTEROWDD
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it loses pressure with the key on and still wont start. It primes then drops right after.
Apr 13, 2012 at 8:12 PM
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FIXITMR
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so key on it shows pressure then cranking it does not?
Apr 13, 2012 at 10:23 PM
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WINTEROWDD
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yes that is correct after it primes it drops quickly from 55 to 0 with in a couple seconds so it has no pressure when it is cranking
Apr 15, 2012 at 10:21 PM