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Fuel Pump replaced, still no fuel, not starting


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Hey, guys.

 

Problem: My car is not starting, not getting fuel.  Replaced the relay, and fuel pump yesterday.  Worked for last night and errands this morning, now it's not starting again.

 

History:  I recently ran my tank pretty low, parked on a uphill, and the car wouldn't start.  Next day I figured frozen fuel lines (It's Maine winter), put some of the "light's water on fire" fuel treatment in the tank along with a few gallons, and the car eventually started after a few hours. 

 

One week later, car won't start for 5 minutes, then starts up.  About another week later, now this past week, the car won't start again and replaced a fuel pump relay, checked the terminal plug at the fuel pump with a multimeter (no power, though my multimeter skills may not be adequate).  Tried plugging in a new fuel pump too, did not submerge in the tank, the pump didn't turn over when I turned the key to accessory.  I had it towed to a shop.  They said the terminal is getting power, they replaced the fuel pump yesterday, and it worked fine for last night and this morning, now the car isn't starting again.

 

What's going?   Chafed wire?  Something frozen up?

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Did they use a Subaru Pump?

Try putting a little gas in the intake, it should start and run for a bit.  If so yes you have a fuel problem, if not keep on looking.

 

Aftermarket pumps are junk, I'd go to the yard and pull a used Subaru Pump first.  

Just cause there is 12 volts at the pump plug, does not mean you have good voltage under load.  wwww.brighterideas.com

Pack probe the connector, put a couple of small wires into the connector and hook it back up, Then read voltage when you turn on the key.  Still have 12 volts but the pump is not running, bad pump.

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I installed an aftermarket pump 4 years ago, worked fine up until recently.  Put a new aftermarket pump in the other day, lifetime warranty, so I can imagine the manufacturer has faith in their product.  What are the chances a pump would go after 1 day?  And if that's the case, what caused it to happen is the big question.

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