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The vehicle being tested is a 1999 Chevy Suburban with no fuel pressure. This truck had a new fuel pump installed and still did not have fuel pressure. In this video I will show you how to troubleshoot this entire fuel pump electrical system, including the fuel pump relay, wiring and computer.

Engine Performance Diagnostics chapter 3 page 26

symptoms 50

  • no start with good spark
  • no fuel pressure
  • no trouble codes

fix 50

  • repair wiring to the fuel (new pump was wired backwards)

test shown enh 50

  • how to test a fuel pump relay in a power distribution box.
  • power side switched circuit design description and operation.
  • fuel pump power and ground testing.
  • how to test a fuel pump relay
  • relay pins (what each one does and how to test them)
  • how to verify computer control of the fuel pump relay
  • bias voltage (what is it, how to use it, how it can cause misdiagnosis when using a voltmeter)
  • wiring diagram review of a fuel pump relay circuit in my classroom (a ScannerDanner premium segment)
  • how to measure fuel pump current
  • what sets a fuel pump relay control trouble code

Tools used

  • digital multimeter
  • incandescent test light
  • backprobing pins

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Playlist

(Chapters 14, 15,16) Fuel Delivery and Fuel Pressure Testing

Related videos:

Fuel Pump Electrical Circuits Description and Operation:

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Fuel Pump Relay Problem :

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How to test and fix a PGM-FI main relay on a Honda, Acura:

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How to test an electric fuel pump (1997 4.3L Chevy Blazer CPI) :

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Fuel pump electrical circuit diagnosis (no fuel pressure testing) GM:

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