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Feb 11, 2011 | 05:41 PM

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Abby997TT

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Originally Posted by The Bogg

okay, thanks. Did you pull the fuel pump fuse too?

no problem . I only pulled the fuse for injectors/coilpacks; and the car didn't start while a cranked

Feb 11, 2011 | 07:30 PM

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Noob question - if you pull the fuse, what is it that circulates the oil when you turn the key? I'm thinking that the cylinders only cycle b/c of the spark from the plug so if the fuse is out how does it help the oil to lubricate the cylinder? I should probably mosey on over to howstuffworks.com

Feb 11, 2011 | 10:07 PM

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Oil pump is mechanical Bogg....gear driven. Starter motor cranks engine, oil pump starts pumping....,Oil pressure begins. The oil pump pressure relief valve then regulates the oil pump pressure.