Thread: Failed fuel pump

After an emergency stop on my access road (skippy), got out to close the gate 400 m down the road and car stalled as i walked away. Tried to start it again but to no avail. disconnected fuel line, no fuel coming through. Checked fuses and relay, all good. Changed filter, slightly blocked but no major. Took out back seat, rolled back carpet, opened hatches. Checked power to pump, was there however pump not turning (no noise), so only one thing left to do. Swap the pump over. Got one arriving tonight at $1028, so here's hoping. Will let you know how I go. I suppose at 200k it is expected. Anynoe near Goulburn with an OBD?

Dropped new pump in yesterday. Turned key and fired up without hickup. Benchtested the pierburg pump, it runs but not continuous. Can't find a replacement for solely the pump but will keep looking to refurb this one.

At 200k i expect things to go wrong with wear and tear items, have to say that I am the second owner from 160k and has not skipped a beat since i bought it, so was surprised it died on me. I drive a lot of different cars for work and even the toyotas have their issues. On top of that i would rather tow my Range ROver than drive a hyundia.

The only tricky parts are the secondary line disconnecting (through other inspection hole) and the closing of the pump on the tank are the tricky bits. Definitely helps if you have an empty tank, otherwise expect an arm covered in petrol. Comment i do have is that the fuel filter is in a stupid spot to get to in the bush and the "quick" release couplings took about an hour of fighting to get off. Anyway all done.