what should fuel pressure be?
#1
what should fuel pressure be?
I'm going to replace my fuel pump regardless but I would just like to know what my pressure should be. My pressure as of right now is 40 psi (primed) 35psi (idle-at 1800rpm) and 42psi (WOT) all with vacuum still attached. What should it be at normally? I am aware that it shouldn't be idling that high and I'm workin on figuring that out. Thank you
#2
Re: what should fuel pressure be?
Your pressure is within normal limits.
http://shbox.com/1/4th_gen_tech2.htm...essure_testing
Try looking for a vacuum leak.
http://shbox.com/1/4th_gen_tech2.htm...essure_testing
Try looking for a vacuum leak.
#3
Re: what should fuel pressure be?
Your pressure is within normal limits.
http://shbox.com/1/4th_gen_tech2.htm...essure_testing
Try looking for a vacuum leak.
http://shbox.com/1/4th_gen_tech2.htm...essure_testing
Try looking for a vacuum leak.
#4
Re: what should fuel pressure be?
Ok so from my understanding from your site, is that my pressure seems to be alright, I'm gona go ahead and replace it anyway cus I have a pump just sittin in my room. I'm sure I have a vacuum leak somewhere I just need to find it. And I'm pretty sure the car is running rich due to codes 15 and 21 (I herd they can cause richness) and code 43 knock sensor messin with spark. But if there a vacuum leak wouldn't I be getting high fuel pressure like wot. (Like when u pull the hose off the regulator?
I don't know why you would replace the pump if there seems to be nothing wrong there.
#6
Re: what should fuel pressure be?
I wana change it cus the car is old and sat for most of its years so I figured y not. It could maybe fix my problem now or prevent future problems and headaches. I tryd starting it last night and it would start and immediately die. It did that 3 times. I cycled the key twice and it started and idled at 2000-1800 rpm and car started to die. Rpm would drop to as low as 400 and go back up. Leading me to think fuel cus the opti is fairly new and so are the wires. It has a brand new icm and coil. I cleaned both ends of the harness that goes to opti and code 36 went away. There no fuel leaking from the regulator so that seams good. I'm going to test my tps today and then change spark plugs.
#7
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Yea I agree it is a pain. I'd rather just get it over with cus if it does go I don't want it to be stranded . Especially if it happens in the town I work in. Very very bad place lol. I'm gona wait it out and work on everything that could cause this besides the pump. The pump will be the last thing.
#8
Re: what should fuel pressure be?
Ok so from my understanding from your site, is that my pressure seems to be alright, I'm gona go ahead and replace it anyway cus I have a pump just sittin in my room. I'm sure I have a vacuum leak somewhere I just need to find it. And I'm pretty sure the car is running rich due to codes 15 and 21 (I herd they can cause richness) and code 43 knock sensor messin with spark. But if there a vacuum leak wouldn't I be getting high fuel pressure like wot. (Like when u pull the hose off the regulator?
I don't know how anyone could even attempt to drive the car like that. And to waste time replacing a fuel pump that is not a problem makes even less sense.
#9
Re: what should fuel pressure be?
Why don't you fix the codes so you can rule them out as part of the problem. DTC 15 for the coolant temp sensor - low temp indicated - can elevate the idle speed (although not to 1,800rpm) and cause it to run rich. DTC 21 indicates a problem with the TPS (signal voltage high). DTC 43 for the knock sensor causes almost constant knock retard.
I don't know how anyone could even attempt to drive the car like that. And to waste time replacing a fuel pump that is not a problem makes even less sense.
I don't know how anyone could even attempt to drive the car like that. And to waste time replacing a fuel pump that is not a problem makes even less sense.
#10
Re: what should fuel pressure be?
How do you know the DTC 43 code is due to the knock sensor? Did you check the circuit with a multi-meter? A loose wire could set the code. Why two coolant temp sensors - does your dash temp gauge also not work? The code is only for the sensor in the water pump.
#11
Re: what should fuel pressure be?
What Fred is saying is that you're just throwing parts at the car in the hopes that doing so will fix your problems. More often than not, that's not the case. Many times it's just a loose connector, broken pin, grounded out or exposed wire, etc. You should rethink your diagnostic procedures, unless you've got money to burn.
I also vote for leaving the pump alone. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Many LT1s last 200k+ miles on the original fuel pump.
I also vote for leaving the pump alone. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Many LT1s last 200k+ miles on the original fuel pump.
#12
Re: what should fuel pressure be?
What Fred is saying is that you're just throwing parts at the car in the hopes that doing so will fix your problems. More often than not, that's not the case. Many times it's just a loose connector, broken pin, grounded out or exposed wire, etc. You should rethink your diagnostic procedures, unless you've got money to burn.
I also vote for leaving the pump alone. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Many LT1s last 200k+ miles on the original fuel pump.
I also vote for leaving the pump alone. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Many LT1s last 200k+ miles on the original fuel pump.
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