Last week, I talked about carbureted fuel systems, which were

prevalent on cars up until the mid-1980s. Carburetors were

eventually replaced by fuel injection, because of its improved fuel
economy.
Today's electronic fuel injection systems are computer-controlled,
which allows precise metering of the fuel according to engine load.
They tend to be reliable, but problems can occur with both
mechanical and electronic components.
Normally, a problem with the fuel injection system turns up as a loss
of power or uneven power. The only time fuel system problems cause
a no-start is when the fuel pump fails and there is no fuel delivered
to the cylinders.
The first mechanical fuel injection ...