Your vehicle runs with
the help of the fuel pump that is the major part of the fuel injection system.
Without the fuel pump, the fuel can’t reach the engine, and hence it will
simply not get started. Though not a regular complaint, but fuel pump failure does
happen, especially when your vehicle has aged a bit. The most troublesome part
of this entire issue is that this part is not easy to replace. But at the same
time, the best part of it is that, the car will start sending you a few alerts
to let you know, that things are not right at the end of the fuel injection
system, so you get some buffer time in hand to fix the issue, before it makes
you stranded at the most unpredictable and unprepared stage.
How
the Fuel Pump works
As observed while a
visit to the nearest Concord Chevrolet, the fuel pump is
mostly located right inside the fuel tank attached to a floating part of the
electrical connections that is there to update you how much fuel is still left
in the tank, or when it is low. The pump works by sucking up the fuel and sending
it through the lines to the injectors, to measure the proper quantity required for
the action of combustion. To stay sound, the pump needs to be met with the
specifications for fuel volume suggested by the manufacturer. It is more likely
to fail, if those standards are ignored.
How
to Diagnose a Fuel Pump Failure
It is always
recommendable to hire a professional help for any trouble in your car. But for
those who do not want to give up easily, there are some ways to diagnose the
issue and reduce the workload and bill amount in the repair shop.
The alert systems in
your car will first notify you whenever the fuel pressure is low, or else you
can guess it if you face problems to startyour car, like it can crank longer
than usual before stating toignite, or the key needs to be turned on and off
for several times to build up the necessary pressure. Sometimes it may start
the engine, but you get to face a rough idling time or experience a stuttering especially
if you are driving up the hills or are constantly upon acceleration. If the
fuel tank is damaged, your car simply might come to a dead stop or not
accelerate its usual way.
How
to Fix it Up
In few vehicle models there
can be an externally placed or easy-to-reach pumps, but in most of the vehicles
the pumps are place deep inside the tank that indicates you need to bring down
the entire tank to change it.this surely cannot be done by a non-professional,
as it requires the relevant tools and measures. So you need to visit a
trustable service center like that of the Concord Chevrolet dealership, for
the replacement done. But for the replacement, the only advice to be given is
not being thrifty or go for aftermarket parts. Even if the replacement is not
from the car brand manufacturer, it surely needs tomatch with the given specs in
order to work for the coming years.
