cutlassconvertible Posted March 30, 2006 Report Posted March 30, 2006 Hey i had my cutlass parked for about 6 months with a full tank of gas. now it doesnt start. I have no fuel pressure. I know that when you turn the key the fuel pump is supposed to power for like 2 sec. but im not hearing it at all so im pretty sure the pump isnt working. i know i had it changed about 6months to a year before it was parked, so im pretty sure that the actual pump is good. maybe its just needs a kick start or something. any ideas?? Quote
SigEpCutlass Posted March 30, 2006 Report Posted March 30, 2006 it could be defective ya never know? The only thing I can think of that would cause the fuel pump not to work properly is if there's a damn good amount of water or moisture that has accumulated in the line. HOWEVER, if you don't hear the pump when you turn the key, I'd say there's a 99% chance it's bad. Quote
jeremy Posted March 30, 2006 Report Posted March 30, 2006 did you test to see if the relay is bad? Quote
95 3-4 Posted March 31, 2006 Report Posted March 31, 2006 You need to see if you have power at the fuel pump connector which is very near the tank. Simple test light work, should glow for 2 secs when you turn on the key and be constant during cranking. If power is there more than likely bad fuel pump, I have seen many fuel pumps with a bad spot in the pump motor where it wont go but it will go in any other spot, 1 in 6 or 1 in 10 times it will land on that spot. Quote
SleeperRed90TGp Posted April 1, 2006 Report Posted April 1, 2006 Why don't you try the fuel pump test lead. Its right below the FP relay. Apply 12V to it if the pump runs you have an electrical problem. Could be as simple as a fuse. Jud Quote
ron350 Posted April 1, 2006 Report Posted April 1, 2006 Does any one have a photograph showing the fuel pump test point? Quote
SleeperRed90TGp Posted April 1, 2006 Report Posted April 1, 2006 Yea I've got one somewhere. Been through so many host thea I don't know where it is. I'll find it. Jud Quote
jeremy Posted April 3, 2006 Report Posted April 3, 2006 Does any one have a photograph showing the fuel pump test point? I don't have a pic, but it is a single wire that is under the relay box by the aux post. Quote
3pt1lumina Posted April 3, 2006 Report Posted April 3, 2006 Does any one have a photograph showing the fuel pump test point? I don't have a pic, but it is a single wire that is under the relay box by the aux post. It's that little pigtail that's not connected to anything right? (by the aux post I mean) Quote
ron350 Posted April 3, 2006 Report Posted April 3, 2006 Don’t think my 96 has one but it would still be nice to see a photo on earlier model. Quote
jeremy Posted April 4, 2006 Report Posted April 4, 2006 Dont think my 96 has one but it would still be nice to see a photo on earlier model. I snap a quick pic or two when I go down to work on my POS again either Sunday or Monday Quote
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