Fuel Pump Symptoms

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Symptoms of a Faulty Fuel Pump The fuel pump is an integral part of the fuel system of your car. It is commonly regarded as the heart of the car as it functions to supply fuel from the fuel tank to the engine as human heart pumps blood to whole body. The fuel pump is responsible for delivering fuel from the gas tank to the engine at the appropriate pressure required to meet the performance demand of your car. So, any minor issues in the fuel pump can also lead to major driving and operational problems. Here are some of the major causes of a faulty fuel pump. Broken wiring In the new cars, mostly electric fuel pumps are used which are placed inside the fuel tank and depends on the battery for functioning. If there is any problem in the …show more content…

If the fuel filter is clogged with debris then it obstructs the flow of fuel flow in the Low fuel level When you drive your vehicle with low fuel level, results in heating up the fuel tank much faster and eventually overheating the fuel pump. Also in cold weather, low fuel level leads to oxidation of the fuel tank to form rust. This rust gets ingested into the pump, causing its failure. A fuel pump does not stop working instantly. It is a gradual process and the car constantly shows signs and symptoms of malfunction. These warning signs should be recognized on time in order to prevent severe damage to the fuel pump. These are some of the most common and easy to detect warning signs that are shown by the car itself: Loud whining sounds One of the first symptoms of a defective fuel pump is loud whining sounds, when the engine is first engaged. A typical fuel pump produces a much quieter sound, during normal operation. Therefore inspection of the pump should be carried out, when such strange sounds occur to prevent it from more serious damage. Loss of power while

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