Changing fuel pump in a 1996 Riviera
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Most techs on other site jumped right out and stated fuel pump.. Most would have changed it but the pump for this car is priced from $250 to $300 So that is like throwing money away. I learned check things before jumping. I was tolerating the fuel pump fuse because all I had to do is replace the fuse. But I am glad I found the actual cause of it, Now I can drive without wondering is when and where the fuse was going to pop.
I did learn a few things. Even though its not marked the ICM and fuel pump are on the same fuse that is marked fuel pump.
And yes you are correct. I hope someone can see this and help them in the process as well if it happens to them. And yes a $15 part as the relay I replaced can seem like its the pump or a short in the wiring. When i pulled the relay out last night I dodnt know why I didnt check it with another one
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Im just glad i didnt have to start checking wiring out - That is an endless task especially with this type of problem.
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Well that was what everyone was saying. That the pump was drawing to much current. But check all the small items 1st it will save days of frustration
3 days and it be the Fuel pump relay - Who would have thought LOL I was checking everything but the relay. Wires, Pump, Fuse box, More wiring. It was a pain but its all fixed now. I just hope it stays running
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When you have owned one as long as I have Dave, you get to know their quirks. I am glad to hear it'* fixed and it should be a very reliable car. I'd pick up a spare for a road trip just to feel better.
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Actually same thing is happening. Car ran great for the last 8 days and its back to blowing fuel pump fuses. I removed the relay, It didnt pop the fuse. Put in a bigger fuse it started for 30 seconds and popped the fuse. Is there something that can cause a fuel pump relay to only last 8 days. I probably put 300 miles on it since I put the new relay in it.
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