wife ran out of gas, now wont start????

[steelynorm]

any ideas... put a gallon in and now it wont start.
Any ideas any reset buttons
?

 

[rusty_tlc]

You will probably need more than a gallon in the tank to re-prime the fuel pump.

 

[jonharis]

Put more than a gallon in. One gallon in a tank the size of the 100 and all the fuel lines, pump, injection system etc. may not be enough, i.e there isn't enough to actually flow through the vehicle. Just a thought, not speaking from experience.

 

[steelynorm]

thank to you

That is what i was thinking, just did not want to skew your answers with a loaded questions.

Thanks for your help everyone.

 

[marshotel]

Yes, you might need more than a gallon

You will have to crank it several times to get fuel going through the lines and injectors.

 

[Yukon LX]

try putting in more than a gallon

 

[jonharis]

Also try putting in more than 2 gallons while you are trying to put in more than one gallon. Maybe 5 to be safe. If that's not the problem you are obviously out of luck and should abandon the vehicle with your keys in it.

 

[Kigiin]

Who runs out of gas, other than your wife... jeez!

 

[jgray]

I'm surprised no one has suggested putting in more than one gallon of gas.

 

[2000UZJ]

maybe top it off with another half gallon?

 

[Topmounter]

I'm surprised no one has suggested (making his wife) put in more than one gallon of gas.

 

[paflytyer]

A few more gallons, you can just turn your key off and on a few times, that should get the fuel pump to pull enough fuel and get you back to normal.

 

[rove_mcanus]

One gallon should be plenty.

Are you sure it ran out of gas, or did it just happen to break down when it was close to empty?

 

[lexi4darin]

Disconnect the battery for 5 minutes; pour in 1 gallon of gas; with clean hands reconnect battery; turn the key with a very slight bit of extra effort.

If car does not start, repeat this process at least 1 more time but not more than 2 more times and NEVER to exceed 2 gallons total!

 

[arbetrader]

Just pour some fuel down the carb

 

[04UZJ100]

Try diesel?

 

[Yukon LX]

Just pour some fuel down the carb

i cant find the carb, can you post pics with location? is it 4 barrel or 2?

 

[arbetrader]

I think you have to pour fuel in here:

It is a Job.

 

[coveboy]

Check on the top of the gas tank for a reset button. May have to disconnect the whole tank and drop it down to get to it. After your press it, be sure to pump your breaks 25 times while turning the key. Oh, and don't forget to add more than a gallon of gas

 

[BamaHeel]

Put it on a roll back an send it to my house with the keys and title.