Q: Hello I have a 2011 chevy equinox that only turns on when we disconnect the high pressure fuel pump located in the front by engine

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Hello I have a 2011 chevy equinox that didn't turn on it only turns on when we disconnect the the high pressure fuel pump located in front by engine please help

My car has 89900 miles.

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