I got it down to a half a tank of gas or a little less a car shuts off at a stop sign or anytime. but starts right back up and goes again.
Jun 21, 2019 at 10:20 AM
Car shuts off when fuel tank down to half a tank
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RICK JOHNS
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Good afternoon,
It sounds like the pick up in the fuel tank may be the issue. The hose connecting the pump to the pick up may have a hole in it not picking up fuel when the level gets to that point.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-electric-fuel-pump
Roy
It sounds like the pick up in the fuel tank may be the issue. The hose connecting the pump to the pick up may have a hole in it not picking up fuel when the level gets to that point.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-electric-fuel-pump
Roy
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Jun 21, 2019 at 12:29 PM
It is, canister type pump.
As long as your driving on highway it's fine until you slow down and stop.
As long as your driving on highway it's fine until you slow down and stop.
Jun 22, 2019 at 8:07 AM
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I know the design.
Based on your input from the original post, it indicates it is not picking up fuel.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/stall-at-idle
Can you check the actual pressure?
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator
Roy
Based on your input from the original post, it indicates it is not picking up fuel.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/stall-at-idle
Can you check the actual pressure?
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator
Roy
Jun 22, 2019 at 11:23 AM
Got to get an adapter for my tester.
Jun 22, 2019 at 11:43 AM
Okay, keep me updated.
Jun 22, 2019 at 11:44 AM
Only, shuts off when stop,or turn.
Then no issues as long as driving .
Then no issues as long as driving .
Jun 22, 2019 at 11:44 AM
Fuel pressure within specs.
Jun 22, 2019 at 1:18 PM
What is the exact pressure?
Roy
Roy
Jun 22, 2019 at 1:20 PM
57.
Jun 22, 2019 at 5:22 PM
Okay.
Jun 23, 2019 at 3:51 AM
You need to test it when the engine acts up and be sure it is the same pressure.
Roy
Roy
Jun 23, 2019 at 3:51 AM
Can't only mess up, driving. Had to make adapter, no fuel valve, so can't check while running.
Jun 23, 2019 at 5:53 AM
You need a kit that will T into the fuel rail so you can drive it while watching the pressure.
You can rent these testers at a parts store.
Roy
You can rent these testers at a parts store.
Roy
Jun 23, 2019 at 6:00 AM
It's canister type pump.
Jun 23, 2019 at 12:28 PM
Yes, but how can I read pressure,while driving?
Jun 24, 2019 at 9:56 AM
You need a tester with a long hose so you can view it on the windshield. That's what we do when we road test.
Roy
Roy
Jun 24, 2019 at 2:07 PM
Today,I got gas and tank not under pressure?
Jun 24, 2019 at 8:39 PM
Tank not under pressure? Please explain.
Your tanks are never under pressure. The fuel pump creates pressure in the fuel line.
Roy
Your tanks are never under pressure. The fuel pump creates pressure in the fuel line.
Roy
Jun 25, 2019 at 2:37 AM
Yes,when I remove cap to put on gas there no pressure.
Jun 25, 2019 at 7:47 AM
That is normal. The pressure should in the line to the injectors.
Roy
Roy
Jun 25, 2019 at 8:13 AM
New pump, same issue.
Jun 26, 2019 at 5:26 AM
Did you verify power to the pump when you had it apart? The power comes down th line from the inertia switch to the switching valve to the pump.
Roy
Roy
Jun 26, 2019 at 6:41 AM
Yes.
Jun 26, 2019 at 7:12 AM
New or used pump. Was there power?
Roy
Roy
Jun 26, 2019 at 7:43 AM
New, and yes.
Jun 26, 2019 at 8:30 AM
Did you verify the issue with a gauge when it happened?
When you replaced the pump, did you look inside the tank at the baffles? A broken baffle in the tank will allow fuel slosh and that would cause it to lose pressure.
Roy
When you replaced the pump, did you look inside the tank at the baffles? A broken baffle in the tank will allow fuel slosh and that would cause it to lose pressure.
Roy
Jun 26, 2019 at 1:08 PM