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well my check light came on the other day, so i took it to my mechanic, and they scanned it. I guess my fuel pump is a little weak. haha anyone on here ever changed or well informed on these? thanx!!

good thing is that the fuel pump is accessable under the rear passenger seat. But seriously the pump should make it 100k. Are we sure it's the pump?

Wouldn't a clogged filter also cause the fuel pump to produce less flow? I would highly doubt the fuel pump and possibly look at the filter first.

How many miles on it ? The filters on these are big. But are on the input side. Thus protecting the pump from junk. But ultimately takes a while for issues to show up as being "clogged". Designed to go quite a while.

Have you ever ran out of gas. The electric fuel pumps use the gas for lubrication, so running out of gas will hose the pump.

I posted the instructions on how one time... wonder were I put that...*edit* found itQuote »Remove the two fasteners and swing the rear seat bottom cushion up and out of the way. Refer to Seat Cushion Replacement - Rear in Seats.Remove the sill plate from the left side door opening.Fold back the carpet in order to maintain metal-to-metal contact while servicing the fuel sender assembly.Remove the access panel for the fuel sender assembly from the rear seat floor. The panel is held in place by a butyl caulk seal.Disconnect the fuel sender electrical connector (1) from the fuel sender assembly.Disconnect the electrical connector of the fuel tank pressure (FTP) sensor (2) from the fuel sender assembly.Remove the retaining clip (1) from the fuel line fitting.Remove the fuel line (3) from the fuel sender assembly.Disconnect the fuel tank vapor line (2) from the fuel sender assembly.Remove the 8 bolts (1) retaining the hold down plate (2) for the fuel sender assembly.Remove the hold down plate (2).Clean the fuel pipe and the fuel sender assembly to prevent possible fuel contamination during removal.Remove the fuel sender assembly (4) from the fuel tank.Inspect and clean O-ring sealing surfaces on the fuel sender assembly .(Note: thats just to remove the fuel sender to get to the fuel filter)Remove the fuel sender assembly. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement .Remove the bottom cap (2) and the lower cushion (3) from the fuel sender assembly .Remove the fuel pressure regulator (1).Disconnect the fuel level sensor electrical connector.Remove the fuel level sensor (1).Remove the fuel sender top cap (1) from the fuel filter assembly.Disconnect the fuel pump electrical connector.Remove the fuel pump (1) from the fuel filter assembly (2)Remove the retaining ring for the fuel strainer from the fuel pump.Install the fuel pump strainer (7) to the fuel pump (11). Use a new locking ring (10).Apply gasoline to fuel pump O-ring (12), and install to the fuel pump.Install the fuel pump (11) in to the fuel filter assembly (13).Apply gasoline to fuel pressure regulator O-ring (5), and install to the fuel pressure regulator (6).Install the fuel pressure regulator in to the fuel filter assembly.Connect the electrical connector (4) to the fuel pump . Ensure that connections are secure at the fuel pump and the top cap (2) of the sender assembly.Install the fuel sender assembly top cap (2) to the fuel filter assembly (13). The fuel sender assembly end caps snap into place.Install the fuel level sensor (3) to the fuel sender assembly.Connect the fuel level sensor electrical connector.Position lower cushion (8) on bottom of fuel pump and install lower cap (9) to fuel filter assembly.(Note: now that the filter has been changed, time to assemble and re-install the sender whoo hoo)Position the new fuel sender assembly O-ring (3) on the fuel sender assembly.Install the fuel sender assembly (4) into the fuel tank.Install the hold down plate (2) for the fuel sender assembly .NoticeUse the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.Secure the hold down plate for the fuel sender assembly with the 8 bolts (1). TightenTighten the bolts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).Install the fuel tank vapor line (2) to the fuel sender fitting.Install the fuel pipe (3) to the fuel sender fitting.Secure the fuel pipe (3) with the retaining clip (1).Connect the fuel sender electrical connector (1) to the fuel sender assembly.Connect the FTP sensor electrical connector (2) to the fuel sender assembly.Connect the negative battery cable.Pressurize the fuel system and check for leaks.Inspect the butyl caulk seal for the fuel sender access panel. Replace any missing butyl caulk as necessary.Install the access panel to the rear seat floor.Relocate the carpet under the seat and the left sill plate area.Install the sill plate to the left side door opening .Install the rear seat bottom cushion.Secure the seat cushion with the two fasteners. Refer to Seat Cushion Replacement - Rear in SeatsWhew well thats all folks.

yeah they scanned the engine, and thats what it said, the Fuel Pump. ill check around it....and see.......and never ran out of gas. i have a lil over 23,000 haha. plus i drive my car rough, so that might have done it! haha:) thanx guys!!

the way my car has been running, i thimnk i do neeed to replace my FuelPump. i cant hit lift at higher speeeds, and just driving on the highways, i can go faster quiker:) loooks like ill get a high performance one;)

I thought you had a base? Do you still have this car?http://forums.genvibe.com/zero...r.jpgIf so, you won't be hitting lift in that bad boy any time soon. Anyway, it isn't under warranty?

Holy Plastic and Vinyl, Batman!

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Let's not go there, please!

well whatever man! to me its the same thing. i cant drive it as aggressive, as i used to! oh well.....ill just drop a high proformance one in