I hear the fuel pump kick on and run

2003 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

120,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC

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won't start i am not getting enough fuel to start it i have changed the fuel filter and the pressure regulator and still nothing. i dump gas into the throttle body and it starts and runs till it runs out of gas but i hear the fuel pump kick on and run what should i do

Jun 15, 2010 at 4:45 PM

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Hello,

Have you tested to see if the pump is producing correct amount of fuel pressure?
Should be between 50-60 PSI with key on, engine off.

You might find this articles helpful:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-electric-fuel-pump
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

Here is a video of replacement procedure:

https://youtu.be/Lhd0vd8pdBU

I have attached test procedure for the pump and replacement.

Any questions please let me know.

Thank you.

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Jul 15, 2021 at 12:52 PM