Q: Car will turn over. Will not start. Fuel pump good. Injectors SEEM to not be working
Car will start with starter . fuel pump good. Injectors are suspected as not working. Checked fuses and relays . all good
My car has 161000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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