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MY 1997 Commodore Equipe won't start unless I pump the accelerator. I have taken it to an auto electrician and a mechanic, but neither could find a fault.

Answered by CarsGuide

21 June 2007

CarsGuide team

PUMPING the accelerator can help a car with a carburettor, but it is no help at all on a car like yours with fuel injection. In fact, it can cause problems by confusing the car's computer. There must be a problem and I suggest you take it to a mechanic who has the facilities to run a full diagnostic check.

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