Two ways to check the operation of the fuel pump. First you can pull the incoming fuel line and hold your finger over the inlet while someone cranks the engine. If you feel suction, the pump is working. The other way is to pull the incoming fuel line to the pump as above and substitute the fuel line with a longer line that you sink into a soft drink bottle bottle full of gas. The bottle needs to be above the fuel pump (I think). Crank the engine and see if the pump pulls gas from the soft drink bottle or other clear container. You will immediately know whether or not your pump works.
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Probably a bad fuel pump but also check the fuel filter to see if it is plugged.
first check to see if fuel filter is clogged.if you have an electric fuel pump, check the fuel pump fuse. next check the fuel lift pump. then check the injector pump
The best way to see if the fuel pump relay is good or bad is just replacing it with a new one. Be sure and check the fuel pump fuse to make sure it is not blown. Also be sure and replace the fuel filter as it may be clogged. If all this is good and the fuel pump still will not run is more than likely defective. In fact the pump can be running and still not be able to pump fuel.
Locate fuel pump underneath vehicle right in front of left rear wheel, you will see the fuel filter connected in line with it. On the front part of the fuel pump you will see a brass valve connected to it. That is the fuel pump check valve. Make sure you clean the area around the fuel pump and pump filter thoroughly before disconnecting. My question to you would be how did you know it was bad?
When the ignition is first turned on you should hear the pump start up. If you do then the pump is getting power. There is a port on the fuel rail where you can put a gauge to see if the pump is putting out pressure.
The fuel pump will not come on. Of course this could be a blown fuse or the pump itself has failed. Check the fuse and if it is good then install a new relay to see if that solves the problem. If not the pump is bad.
How Can You Tell If The Fuel Pump Relay Switch Is Bad? Have a mechanic do a fuel pressure check this will tell you if the pump is working properly or on most vehicles you should be able to hear the pump kick on. You can also have the wiring checked to see if the pump is getting power...
You can check your 1984 928 Porsche fuel pump with a diagnostic tester. You can also check the fuel pump by connecting the wires to a power source and see if the fuel pump operates.
pull the fuse and try to start the car. Turn the car off and replace the fuse, you should hear the pump. Or you can disconnect the fuel line at the fuel filter, turn the switch on and see if fuel sprays out. If neither...bad pump
You need to check to see if it's a fuel problem or an electrical problem. Is there adequate spark at the plugs? If so, check for fuel problems. Clogged filter, bad fuel pump, bad gas..
Swap it with another one of the same number in the relay/fuse box.