*reowreowreowreow* ...She's dead, JIm.

[NikFu S.]

Originally Posted by dcarrb

Elementary question: Have you tried holding the gas pedal to the floor while cranking? I nearly drained the battery the first time mine didn't want to start, 'til I matted the gas. Fired-up immediately. No CEL, and I didn't check for codes. Only gave trouble around 32 degrees with a cold engine, and I haven't had a problem since replacing the ECU temp sensor.

As to the gas smell, check the hoses and connections around the fuel filter. I had a line seeping fuel under pressure even though the clamp seemed tight.

Good luck.

dcb

I only pumped it on one occassion.
I'll try that now.