Fuel pump check valve?
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Fuel pump check valve? I replaced the fuel pump on my 01' Civic. Since then, I have had a long crank for it to start. Runs fine after it starts. I've replaced both the FPR in the gas tank and replaced the fuel rail which also has a FPR. New injectors with new rings as well (no leaks). I think I must've missed something putting the fuel pump/fuel filter assembly back together? Is there a "check valve" that comes off the old pump that I needed to put on the new pump? I'm losing fuel pressure somewhere. Thanks
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Re: Fuel pump check valve?
What was wrong with the original pump? How long is the crank time? Have you tested the pressure and bleed down with a fuel pressure gauge?
Some cars had a longish crank due to the time it takes the immobilizer to authorize the PCM to start the car.
Some cars had a longish crank due to the time it takes the immobilizer to authorize the PCM to start the car.
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I think I must've missed something putting the fuel pump/fuel filter assembly back together?
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If you find it let me know... I've had this issue for like 7 years.
But I think mine is immobilizer related
I can crank it for 10 seconds and it won't start some days. But If I turn the key to II then let it prime it fires in 2 to three cranks.
...other days it fires up no problem.
But I think mine is immobilizer related
I can crank it for 10 seconds and it won't start some days. But If I turn the key to II then let it prime it fires in 2 to three cranks.
...other days it fires up no problem.
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Never had a long crank until I swapped the fuel pump. Nothing was wrong with the old pump other than age so I just change it for the heck of it. Even if I put the old pump back in it has a long long crank before it starts too.
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Originally Posted by motekeeper
Never had a long crank until I swapped the fuel pump. Nothing was wrong with the old pump other than age so I just change it for the heck of it. Even if I put the old pump back in it has a long long crank before it starts too.
