i have oil in the carb. should i drop the gas tank and flush the system out or what should i do.

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TYLERHOLMES
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i went to spray starter flued to try and start it but when i did that i saw there was oil what should i do to get my car starting again.
Oct 13, 2012 at 6:19 PM
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scan for codes and check fuel pressure first. you will probably have some oil in throttle body. nothing to worry about unless your oil level is low.
Oct 13, 2012 at 6:34 PM
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so should i run a diagnostics on it then. because it runs for about 3 seconds then shuts off. i have tryed to keep it running by working the gas but nothing seems to work?
Oct 13, 2012 at 6:49 PM
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Just to add to this one is the security light on solid or flashing during the no starting?
Oct 13, 2012 at 7:22 PM
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its on when i start it.
Oct 13, 2012 at 7:23 PM
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So during this no start the security light is on solid or flashing?If so that's why it wont start.
Oct 13, 2012 at 7:26 PM
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i think its flashing how do i fix that
Oct 13, 2012 at 7:32 PM
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Try relearning the pass lock like i posted how to do see if it will start after doing that.You will need to get your codes read in the body control module which will take a advanced scan tool to do that.Not your average diyer scanner.
Oct 13, 2012 at 7:51 PM
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thanks alot!
Oct 13, 2012 at 8:01 PM
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Did it start?
Oct 14, 2012 at 1:37 AM