when it rains it [explitive] pours...

[Dual-500]

^ That's probably why the fuel pump tested ok, then is actually bad - a definite Lupus symptom.

 

[hondarin]

Electric fuel pumps don't die all at once. They gasp and sputter and spring back to life only to die again and again.

 

[Dual-500]

^ You're right, lots of stuff dies a slow and sometimes inconsistent death. Makes for some entertaining troubleshooting. Test something that checks good, move on past it and the next cycle it goes bad again. Have a problem like me that in my Blazer right now. Something kills the battery when parked overnight - once or twice a week. Replaced alternator with new axel I 145 amp and installed a new yellow top Optima battery today. Pulled fuses and relays and whatnot. I can't find it - appointment with dealer shop tomorrow morning and an Enterprise car rental.

 

[invisibledemon]

yeah, i learned from this though. i need to trust my instinct again, i first thought fuel pump when it first started happening but i never followed my gut. there was nothing i replaced that didnt need replacing though, so im only really out the $60 the dealer charged me. I was fine with paying that though since my pressure check of the pump showed proper pressure. replaced it this morning and runs like a champ now. glad to have at least one running car lol. now to get that damned civic up and gone.

 

[Dual-500]

Good deal. Yes, ya learn pretty much with every maintenance event. After a few years at this it's still a learning experience which is pretty cool. Still like doing it!

 

[invisibledemon]

i dont. thats part of why it became such a big hassle. i put it off and put it off. i hate working on cars.