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Fuel pump
Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2022 4:17 pm
by CharlesUK
1994
Probe
2.0
Previous post had a no start issue. Sent distributor to ignition car parts and they fixed it, engine now has spark. Garage have said still no fuel so pump is not working.
Is it best to just replace the pump as opposed to troubleshooting it? If so what fuel pump does it use and where can I buy it?
Re: Fuel pump
Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2022 4:27 pm
by Micron
CharlesUK wrote: ↑Fri Mar 04, 2022 4:17 pm
1994
Probe
2.0
Previous post had a no start issue. Sent distributor to ignition car parts and they fixed it, engine now has spark. Garage have said still no fuel so pump is not working.
Is it best to just replace the pump as opposed to troubleshooting it? If so what fuel pump does it use and where can I buy it?
Have they jumped the wires in the diagnostic box near the battery to see if the pump actually runs? which terminals escape me at present. The other option is, have they checked the immobiliser wires, and proved that they is a good connection.
As for access to it, you have two options, either remove the fuel tank, or cut a whole in the panel under the rear seat. I would start with the simple stuff and see if you can run 12v directly to the pump, as I think you can get access to the fuel pump wires.
They may also want to check the relay for the fuel pump
I believe that replacements are only secondhand.
Re: Fuel pump
Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2022 4:43 pm
by CharlesUK
Micron wrote: ↑Fri Mar 04, 2022 4:27 pm
CharlesUK wrote: ↑Fri Mar 04, 2022 4:17 pm
1994
Probe
2.0
Previous post had a no start issue. Sent distributor to ignition car parts and they fixed it, engine now has spark. Garage have said still no fuel so pump is not working.
Is it best to just replace the pump as opposed to troubleshooting it? If so what fuel pump does it use and where can I buy it?
Have they jumped the wires in the diagnostic box near the battery to see if the pump actually runs? which terminals escape me at present. The other option is, have they checked the immobiliser wires, and proved that they is a good connection.
As for access to it, you have two options, either remove the fuel tank, or cut a whole in the panel under the rear seat. I would start with the simple stuff and see if you can run 12v directly to the pump, as I think you can get access to the fuel pump wires.
They may also want to check the relay for the fuel pump
I believe that replacements are only secondhand.
Thanks. I’ve had a look in the Haynes manual and seems to recommend this aswell. Out of interest, what’s the best way to tow one?
Re: Fuel pump
Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2022 5:13 pm
by Micron
towing, all depends on who is doing it and what equipment you have, plus how far?
If it's just a rope, then there are towing eyes that you can use, but the person being towed has to know what they are doing. You can use an A-Frame, these attached under the front of the car, then on to a tow bar and are one man operation, or a solid tow bar, these go from towing eye to towing eye, but need the second person again.
the best option is on a trailer.
What options were you considering
Re: Fuel pump
Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2022 5:42 pm
by Kit
Fuel cut off switch in to boot
I have a fuel pump, if you think you need it.
To check for fuel, turn on key, crack the 17mm nut at the end of fuel rail, it should flood out of there under pressure.
Did this to a car that had stood for 10 years, it then started straight away
Kit
Re: Fuel pump
Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2022 10:39 am
by CharlesUK
Micron wrote: ↑Fri Mar 04, 2022 5:13 pm
towing, all depends on who is doing it and what equipment you have, plus how far?
If it's just a rope, then there are towing eyes that you can use, but the person being towed has to know what they are doing. You can use an A-Frame, these attached under the front of the car, then on to a tow bar and are one man operation, or a solid tow bar, these go from towing eye to towing eye, but need the second person again.
the best option is on a trailer.
What options were you considering
Have ordered a solid tow bar from screwfix. Towing it 10 minutes home from the garage
Re: Fuel pump
Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2022 10:42 am
by CharlesUK
Kit wrote: ↑Fri Mar 04, 2022 5:42 pm
Fuel cut off switch in to boot
I have a fuel pump, if you think you need it.
To check for fuel, turn on key, crack the 17mm nut at the end of fuel rail, it should flood out of there under pressure.
Did this to a car that had stood for 10 years, it then started straight away
Kit
Getting it back tonight so will give this a solid effort. Thanks for the advice
Re: Fuel pump
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2022 9:14 am
by CharlesUK
For reference the tow eye was to low compared to the towing car. This meant the bar was going to destroy the bumper on any bump. Ended up doing it the old fashion way with just a ratchet strap. At 17 with under 3 months of driving, not powder steering or brakes was an experience…
Re: Fuel pump
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2022 4:40 pm
by Micron
Who’s 17?
Re: Fuel pump
Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2022 8:04 am
by CharlesUK
Micron wrote: ↑Sun Mar 06, 2022 4:40 pm
Who’s 17?
Me
usually gets a few questions as to why someone my age drives a car like this