I think the fuel pump in my Formula is bad . I have heard there are ways to test them without taking them out. How do I do that?

I'm taking it down to New Era Performance Monday so they can take a look at it. They have a fuel pump tester there, but I was just wondering if there was something else I could do before I have them look at it.

Yesterday, I went to go and start it, and a second later it stalls. Tried it 3 times, and all were the same. As long as I give it gas, It runs.. but as soon as I let off it, it stalls .

Anyone else have something similar to this happen to them also?

Thanks,
- Mike

 

Most likely not your fuel pump if it runs at all.

Check your fuel pressure and go from there.

 

That doesn't sound like a fuel pump problem, more like an idle air controller or PCM problem

 

How do I check for that then?

- Mike

 

I am sorry if you can put long tubes on your car.

You can figure it out and use the search funtion for further info.

 

 

So you're taking it to a shop tomorrow and here it is 9pm and you're asking for advice on how to test ****?
What kind of car is it? 94 formula? 94 camaro? what? Parts stores are closed, how are you going to fix anything if you do find the problem?

 

I was trying to figure out what the problem was before I took it there. Its a 94 Formula. And to be pretty fair.. I was asking for help at about 7 for finding where the IAT and IAC are located. Thats all I was asking..

- Mike

 

They are located in the engine bay.

 

IAC is on the throttle body. Should be able to take it out and if it's caked with carbon clean it or get a new one and clean the passages in the TB. The IAT shouldn't be the problem.

 

Thanks for the help.

- Mike

 

dont have to b a dick man...this is the "newbie" section

 

Why are you acting like an ***? If you dont want to help, why are you wasting both my time and yours?

 

sounds like you have an idle problem...whn my pump went out i had only about 6psi of pressure and it would sometimes start for about 2 seconds thn died.....if ur takieng it to a shop tomorrow then i whould just wait and let them diagnose it 4 u