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starting problems

Old Aug 1, 2009 | 11:39 PM
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i have a 2000 3.8 v6 manual tranny...i have put 2 fuel pumps on it within the last 4 months. sometimes u can hear fuel pump kick in and start and sometimes all u hear is just a click coming from tank....any suggestions greatly appreciated.
Old Aug 2, 2009 | 12:01 AM
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Wait whats the problem? Noise? The kick/click is normal, atleast I think it is.
Old Aug 2, 2009 | 07:07 AM
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Sounds like the fpdm is having issues
Old Aug 2, 2009 | 12:53 PM
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yeah i could always hear the pump engaging and now sometimes just get a click from the tank...if i keep turning key off and on until i hear pump kick in will start. is it likely another bad pump or maybe a wiring issue
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