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It would depend on the vehicle. If the vehicle has a carburetor, the pumping action primes the engine with fuel to help start the engine. If the vehicle has fuel injection, pumping is not required.
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Car starts and runs but bogs down when you step on the accelerator?
There are several reasons why a car will start and then bog down when the accelerator is pushed. Some of the reasons could be plugs, fuel pump, or the catalytic converter.
What could be wrong with a fuel injected car that runs great but won't start unless you pump the accelerator?
coolant temp sensor
While driving my car the accelerator would not work when you push the gas. I turned the car off and it did not start back up again. whats the problem?
sounds to me like a fuel pump if the engine continued to run but accelerator did not work then check for broken or disconnected accelerator cable both at the pedal and the throttle plate
When starting from a stop why does my car choke?
If you have an older car that has a carburetor, the accelerator pump diaphragm may be defective
Car does not start right away after sitting long time?
Carb.? Weak or bad accelerator pump? Fuel Injected? Perhaps bad injectors (leaking)
What does a bad fuel pump do to your truck?
It wont allow it to start or sometimes may start but die when you press on the accelerator.
Does a 2004 Cadillac have an accelerator pump?
NO. It is fuel injected and has no carburetor thus no accelerator pump.
Why does car stall when you push the accelerator?
If a car stalls when pushing the accelerator, the car may be in park. The car may also be in neutral if the car stalls and does not move. A very dirty fuel filter or a faulty fuel pump could cause that condition also.
2007 Buick Rendezvous Change engine oil light will not reset?
Turn on the ignition but don't start vehicle. Pump the accelerator 3 times. Turn the key to off. This should do it the next time you start the car.
What is an accelerator pump in my 1976 GMC half ton?
Im guessing you have a carb, the accelerator pump is in it.
Why when you start our car you have to have your foot on the accelerator pedal if not it won't start?
Try servicing the car... Fuel filter/Air filter and housing is the most common culprit. The car basically can't 'breathe' and pushing the accelerator forces the engine to run.
How do you start your car up on test drive unlimited?
Just press the accelerator.
