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Anonymous Posted on Sep 08, 2008

Fuel pump just changed the fuel pump, and now we can't get it to pump gas at all. The old one at least was working part time.

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  • Anonymous Sep 08, 2008

    Yes, and then we took the pump back out and tested it outside the tank, and it does pump.

  • Anonymous May 11, 2010

    well that removes the fuel pump itself from the troubleshooting for now.....

    i believe there would be two hoses on that pump... ensure that they are hooked up correctly... as in the direction of flow.



    Roberrt

  • Anonymous May 11, 2010

    when you turn on the key... can you hear a humming sound from the tank ?



    Robert

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New fuel pump started working, and found out the distributor was bad. Working on that now, thanks for your help.

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You are up against some diabolical engineering.
When I dismantled my pintara fuel pump I found that nissan engineers think it is good to put 12V CONNECTORS INSIDE THE FUEL TANK!
Have you tried tapping the housing with a spanner before starting the engine? worked for me. Its a circular housing behind the rear seat. Dont replace pump with a GOSS fuel pump they are useless.
Anyway I'll never buy another car that has high current electrical connectors immersed in petrol vapour!
I think the best thing to do is put another fuel pump in the engine bay. Also check the modulator. Its the black thing at the end of the fuel rail.
The best advice I can offer is DONT BUY A NISSAN!!!!!

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