AboutTodd Puccio Expertise General auto repair,electical issues,driveability issues,anti-lock brakes,SIR systems,HVAC,engine performance,Gm spacific. I have worked at my current dealseship since the 1990 model year anything much older than that I have limited exposure to. I do not have very much transmission experience so those question you may want to ask of another expert. When you send me a question let me know the exact make/model/engine and year for the car or suv you have it makes it easier to answer the questions that way.
Experience Experience in the area:I have been employed by the same Gm dealer for 18 years and and a ASE master technician. I work at a Pontiac and GMC truck store. Served a a lead technician when dealership was on a team system.
I just recently moved to a Buick,Hummer,Saab Store when my franschise was purchased by this dealership.
Organazations: ASE master techncian
Education/Credentials:High school diploma,2 year vocational school degree
2 year college degree. Associates degree in applied scineces (auto technology)Awards and Honors: GMC master techncian
Question i have a 2004 pontiac sunfire 2.2. i just changed the fuel pump and drove my car over to a friends house. when i tried to start it my car sputtered then died, it turns over and fires but still will not start. any feed back would be greatly appreciated.
Answer Hi Brian:
was the reason the fuel pump was replaced the exact same problem as now? whenit will not start and stay running is the security lamp on tyhe dash flashing? If so then there is an issue with the factory anti-theft system in the car most likely the ignition lock housing in the steering column is bad. If not then you need to check the basics fuel pump pressure should be near 50 psi on this engine and spark on all 4 cyliners. that's where I would start looking. Good luck :)
