Fuel pump or relay??
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Fuel pump or relay??
Hello everyone, Im new to this site,and have a question.
Last night,I ran out of gas,got flatbedded to a gas station, filled the tank and it will not start.I cannot hear the fuel pump when I turn the key to start as usual.I used ether and the car would start and shut off. I heard running out of gas can fry fuel pumps...wouldnt the relay go first Please help. My email is hersh248@verizon.netand I and in Fairfax Va
Last night,I ran out of gas,got flatbedded to a gas station, filled the tank and it will not start.I cannot hear the fuel pump when I turn the key to start as usual.I used ether and the car would start and shut off. I heard running out of gas can fry fuel pumps...wouldnt the relay go first Please help. My email is hersh248@verizon.netand I and in Fairfax Va
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Welcome to CamaroZ28.com !!!!
You need to fill us in on the basic info about your car - year, model, engine, tranny and any major mods. That helps us provide accurate answers.
When the fuel pump is run dry, it can be damaged, by excessive heat or lack of lubrication from the fuel. Doesn't hurt the electical circuit or the relay. Seldom blows the fuse.
On certain models, you can check the fuel pump by connecting 12V to the "fuel pump prime connector", bypassing the computer fuel permits and the relay. That will tell you if the pump will run. You should verify with a fuel pressure gauge as well. Tell us about your car, and we can probably tell you where all these features are located.
You need to fill us in on the basic info about your car - year, model, engine, tranny and any major mods. That helps us provide accurate answers.
When the fuel pump is run dry, it can be damaged, by excessive heat or lack of lubrication from the fuel. Doesn't hurt the electical circuit or the relay. Seldom blows the fuse.
On certain models, you can check the fuel pump by connecting 12V to the "fuel pump prime connector", bypassing the computer fuel permits and the relay. That will tell you if the pump will run. You should verify with a fuel pressure gauge as well. Tell us about your car, and we can probably tell you where all these features are located.
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Thanks. Its a 95 Z-28 Stock LT1 auto K&N fresh air kit and aftermarket cat-cack exhaust. Its the daily driver.
My toy is a 66 Impala SS427 4spd car Ive had since High School (34 yrs) that was just framed offf in 07. It now sports a 468 Big block(488hp/526ftlbs torque) and 3.90 12 bolt posi rear. 67K original miles
Thanks for any help you can offer
My toy is a 66 Impala SS427 4spd car Ive had since High School (34 yrs) that was just framed offf in 07. It now sports a 468 Big block(488hp/526ftlbs torque) and 3.90 12 bolt posi rear. 67K original miles
Thanks for any help you can offer
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