My fuel injected car ran out of gas and now won start even with gas?
Try priming the fuel rail pressure by turning on the key (without engaging the starter). The fuel pump should run 2-3 seconds (a low hum/buzz) and then shut off. Turn the key off for 10-15 seconds. Repeat this 2-step sequence several times. There may be a flood condition – if so press the accelerator pedal to the floor and the ECM will go into a “clear flood” mode. Then try cranking the engine. If you didn’t hear the hum/buzz of the fuel pump as mentioned above, then you’ve it’s possible that you’ve blown a fuse or burned out the fuel pump motor. Check the owner’s manual for the proper fuel pump fuse location. The worst possible case is a burned out pump. Otherwise, the fuel pump could have sucked in some sludge from the fuel tank as it was starving for fuel, in which case you could have a blockage somewhere in the fuel line. Hopefully, it’s only in the fuel filter which you can replace yourself. Otherwise, the entire fuel line probably needs a professional cleaning.
