Giving It The Gas: When The Fuel Pump Isn’t The Problem
The most famous last words in automotive diagnostics are, “We’ve always done it this way.” In many cases, “always done it this way” consists of diagnosing a fuel pump by squirting some type of liquid or gaseous hydrocarbon into the air intake. Case in point, a 2011 Nissan Rogue had suddenly stalled on a busy summertime highway.
Rethinking Fuel Pump Diagnostics And Sensors
The technician diagnosed the 2011 Rogue as a bad fuel pump by squirting propane into the air intake. With propane, the engine runs, without propane, it stalls. But, after the fuel pump was replaced, the Rogue exhibited the same problem, which was a very slow, unsteady idle followed by an engine stall.
VIDEO: Extending Fuel Pump Life
Andrew Markel discusses cleaning the fuel tank and how it can improve the life of the fuel pump. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
Delphi Product & Service Solutions Launches ‘Clean The Tank’ Initiative
Most fuel pump and module warranty issues are linked to debris or contamination in the fuel tank that may have accumulated over vehicle use, or during the removal and replacement procedure.
Carter Fuel Systems Releases All New Parts Catalog
Available in both print and online versions, the new catalog was developed for automotive service professionals as a resource to quickly look up product options for all their applications by vehicle year, make and model.
Carter Fuel Systems Introduces 19 New Part Numbers
The new part numbers include 12 fuel pump module assemblies, three direct injection high-pressure fuel pumps, three fuel pump tank lock rings and one fuel tank sender assembly.
Portable Fuel Transfer And Filtration System From IPA
The sweeper incorporates a spill-free, drain-down design with custom accessories such as a flow-through brush to get the job done.
Delphi Announces New SKUs For Fuel, Engine Management And Steering And Suspension In North America
Delphi Product & Service Solutions (DPSS) has announced new numbers for its fuel, engine management and steering and suspension products for North America. As a trusted company for fuel, Delphi says it continually aims to help its customers grow in several major categories for automotive parts. Delphi has expanded its fuel category by adding 53
Diagnosing Pulse-Width Modulated PWM Fuel Pumps
Just this summer, I experienced a situation in which the fuel pump had been replaced four different times on a single vehicle with no result because the various repair shops attempting to repair the vehicle didn’t understand how to diagnose a pulse-modulated fuel delivery system. Here are five things you should know about diagnosing them.
Carter Fuel Systems Introduces 22 New Part Numbers
Carter Fuel Systems, a U.S.-based manufacturer of complete fuel system solutions, has announced the introduction of 22 new part numbers, including 18 fuel module assemblies, three gasoline direct injection (GDI) mechanical fuel pumps and one fuel tank sender assembly. “Carter will maintain our focus on the technician as we introduce new part numbers throughout 2017,”
