[Shotimes] ECC Codes...

[George Fourchy]

On Wed, 24 Nov 2004 07:48:15 -0600, Rich Edelman wrote:

>The fuel pump is 2 years old, I sure hope it's not dead again already.

I wasn't aware it was that new.  Next time it dies, do this.  If it is safe (you
aren't in the middle of the freeway), open the hood and see if you have pressure in
the fuel rails....push down the valve in the center to see if there is a spray. 
Watch out for fuel in your face.  If not, you have found your problem.

If there is some, but not the normal amount of spray, go back in and turn the key
on, listening for the pump, then turn it off.  Turn it on again, and listen again. 
Turn it off, then turn it on again.  Each time, you will pump up the pressure in the
system a bit more, if the pump is weak.  Then after three or four times, try to
start it.  If it starts fine, that means the pump is definitely weak (or something
is plugged), and you need to address it.

How old is the fuel filter......Lowrider's is 5 years....since the '99 convention in
Gainesville, Ga!!!  Gotta get to it, but it runs fine so far.

George