Electric Fuel Pump Concern

tims210 · #1 (**permalink**) 07-05-2023, 03:27 PM

I have a RT3 with a gen 1 Coyote engine. I always start it regularly to keep the motor in proper shape while it's not being driven. I ran it a week ago and all was fine. Today I went to start it and the electric fuel pump sounded weak and laboring. Car wouldn't start. Can this be caused by a low fuel level? My fuel gauge is reading low but never had a problem with running out of gas at its current reading. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks.

Unique427 · #2 (**permalink**) 07-05-2023, 04:02 PM

Seems like adding 3-5 gallons of fresh
fuel and a restart would either answer
or eliminate one possible concern.

Also, what about battery health. You
say pump sounded weak and would
not start. Was starter cranking full speed?

tims210 · #3 (**permalink**) 07-06-2023, 06:18 AM

Starter was full speed.

FlyingGumby · #4 (**permalink**) 07-06-2023, 03:09 PM

If extra fuel doesn't solve your problem consider an OBD2 scanner to get an amazing amount of runtime and troubleshooting info. Good luck.

RallySnake · #5 (**permalink**) 07-11-2023, 12:00 AM

If I am not going to drive for a while, I pour some Stabil in the fuel tank. Seems to keep it healthy longer.

RS

tims210 · #6 (**permalink**) 07-11-2023, 06:24 AM

I was talking with a local mechanic the other day. I mentioned my problem. He said if the pump wasn't picking up fuel it would spin faster and not slower. Is this true?

IMLost · #7 (**permalink**) 07-11-2023, 11:03 AM

Faster, there is no pressure slowing it down.

Dominik · #8 (**permalink**) 07-11-2023, 11:32 AM

Add some fuel already and let us know