Fuel pump replacement

[APR C180]

Hi all,

 

Recently when I start the car or crank the engine, got cranking sound but engine do not start. This happen maybe twice during the past month. Just need to restart the engine again and everything back to normal.

 

Check on the battery shows that it is still healthy. Workshop advise that maybe the fuel pump need to be replaced as when you crank the engine, fuel is also needed to start the car. The fuel pump was original since day one  and mileage was 80k.

 

Anyone has this experience before and care to give some advise? Thanks!

[jtang]

If this happened on every start, then the fuel pump must be kaput. Suggest u monitor over a longer period.

[APR C180]

If this happened on every start, then the fuel pump must be kaput. Suggest u monitor over a longer period.

Thanks! Will monitor as it only happened twice during the past month.

[Old-MAN]

I experience something similar.....it cranks and takes double the time to startup....but still does.

This happened twice over the last 2 months.....my wife thoughts it "PMS"....LOL

[CarCrazy]

Fuel pump is unlikely to cause starting issues. During starting, least fuel required as compared to normal driving or on hard acceleration.  If fuel pump can't deliver the pressure, car can't even move or idle.

 

For a start, change your crank sensor. Less than $100

[APR C180]

Fuel pump is unlikely to cause starting issues. During starting, least fuel required as compared to normal driving or on hard acceleration.  If fuel pump can't deliver the pressure, car can't even move or idle.

 

For a start, change your crank sensor. Less than $100

 not sure if crank sensor as car can still crank as per normal.