Q: No fuel pressure at the rail. Changed the pump, filter and pressure regulator. Could this be electronic or the cpi unit?

asked by on August 05, 2016

Drove to the store, no issues. In and out in less than 5 min, it would not start. Had it towed home. Tried there and it fired up. Drove it to work and back, no issues. Following day, no start. Changed the fuel pump, filter and regulator, still will not start. Checked pressure at the rail, only getting 20 lbs then dropping to 18 and holding. Could this be electrical or the cpi unit?

My car has 278 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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