Many if not all of the vehicles that have an internal combustion system come with fuel pumps. The fuel pump’s main work is to supply fuel from the fuel/gas tank to the engine. It works according to the demands of the vehicle and performance. Issues caused by the a faulty fuel pump can greatly destabilize your vehicle.
How Do I Know You Have a Faulty Fuel Pump?
Normally, a bad or failing fuel pump will be easily be recognized if you are keen. The following is how to diagnose a faulty fuel pump;
Issue Starting the Vehicle
If you are finding it difficult to start your vehicle chances are that your fuel pump is faulty. It’s also essential that over a period of time, the fuel pump gets worn out.
A worn-out fuel pump can still pump fuel but the vehicle will have issues starting.
Noise from the Fuel Tank
A faulty fuel tank will give out a whining or howl sound when it is running. A normal fuel pump produces a distinct hum sound when it is functioning properly.
An excessively loud sound coming from the fuel pump indicates that there is an issue.
Decrease in Power Acceleration
Engine performance decreases when the fuel pump does not efficiently do its work. The fuel pump supplies the vehicle with the required fuel for combustion to occur. Therefore, any issues with the fuel pump directly affects the entire motor vehicle.
The end product of this is that the vehicle will misfire, there will be loss of power and acceleration, the engine can stall, and a decrease in fuel efficiency.
Vehicle Not Starting at All
One of the most severe issues caused by the fuel pump is the car refusing to start completely. If the fuel pump is completely worn out or can’t pump enough fuel for the engine to turn on, the no start condition will occur. The engine will crank when you turn on the key but it won’t start due to lack of fuel.
It is important to diagnose your vehicle properly to avoid having issues that come with a faulty fuel pump.
