I had this problem exactly.. I found the mixture control unit was the problem.. The flap that allows more air in was lightly open and it killed the engine.. Mine would start for about 3 seconds and then die and then it wouldn't start at all.. Hope this helped, Jim Cliff Andrews wrote: > Hi, my 82' D will not start, i asked this question to > the list a few weeks ago with not one response, sooo > heres to trying again :) > > Heres the deal > > When i go to start her up she will start up and run > for about 10 secs and then just die, even with the > acceleration pedal down giving some juice. And the car > will not start up even for that every time.. just on > the occasion. > > I have checked these items but im not totally sure > enough to rule them out. > > Fuel pump: When i jump the fuel pump i can hear it > running and i do get fuel pressure to the injectors > (they do squirt a little at startup and if pressure is > put on the air mixture plate they will squeel and > squirt like a mad dog) > But the fuel pump does not sound totally well, i get > some variations in sound other than the normal hum. > > Fuel pump relay: n/a because im skipping this buy > jumping the fuel pump. > > Please any and all suggestions will be greatly > appreciated. > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Send instant messages & get email alerts with Yahoo! Messenger. > http://im.yahoo.com/ > > Before posting messages or replies, see the posting policy rules at: > www.dmcnews.com/Admin/rules.html > > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: > moderator@xxxx