Fuel Pump Repair

If you hear a screeching or whining noise coming from the fuel tank while the car is running, there may not be enough fuel, or you might have a damaged pump or a contaminant in the system.

Because fuel pumps constantly run whenever the ignition is turned on, they can eventually wear out and weaken over time. A weak fuel pump may still pump fuel, but the vehicle may have trouble starting from the lack of pressure. A weakened fuel pump can cause the vehicle to take more cranks to start than normal, and in more serious cases, it might even cause the vehicle to require multiple turns of the key before it will start.

If you are driving at a consistently high speed and your engine suddenly starts sputtering before returning to normal, this means that the fuel pump cannot provide a constant stream of fuel to the engine at the ideal pressure. If you are experiencing this, feel free to drive over to Wichita Premier Auto Services so we can check out your fuel pump.

Stalling with a combination of a high internal temperature in your vehicle usually means there is a problem with your fuel pump's motor. 

If you experience a loss of power when you are driving uphill, carrying a heavy load, or even while accelerating, this indicates that the fuel pump is weakening because it cannot keep up with the higher demands of your vehicle. 

Irregular resistance inside the fuel pump motor may cause a vehicle surge and indicates a fuel pump needs repair. Surging feels like the gas pedal has been used. However, it occurs at a random, consistent speed. If this happens often, it may be because of problems within the fuel pump.

A valve inside the fuel pump may not be opening, causing more fuel than necessary to pour into the engine system, which could cause you to fill your vehicle with fuel more often than usual. Low gas mileage can also indicate other issues with your vehicle, and we at Wichita Premier Auto Services can figure out exactly what the issue with your vehicle is.

If the fuel pump fails completely, the vehicle will refuse to start. The engine will still crank when the key is turned, but it will be unable to start due to the lack of fuel. A no-start situation can also be caused by a variety of other issues.