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Fuel pump replacement?

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JIMMYV35
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  • 2002 SATURN SC2
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  • 120,000 MILES
I have 2002 saturn sc2 car will start for about 3 seconds then kicks off. I sprayed starting fluid and it will run while being sprayed. Fuel pump kicks on. What do you think. I think fuel pump
Sunday, March 6th, 2011 AT 2:43 PM

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SATURNTECH9
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So does your security light stay on solid or flash while your trying to start it?If so your ecm is disabling your injector pulse. Let me know.
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Sunday, March 6th, 2011 AT 4:08 PM
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Check your fuel pressure it should be 40-55 psi. If it is your pump then replace your filter as well
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Sunday, March 6th, 2011 AT 4:10 PM
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JIMMYV35
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Security is off while starting. Check pressure and had none. Won't start at all now. Pump still turns on
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Sunday, March 6th, 2011 AT 4:50 PM
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JIMMYV35
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Also I coded it and P0341 showed up and replaced plugs and wires and voltmeter coils and they were good
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Sunday, March 6th, 2011 AT 4:53 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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A P0341 won't keep it from starting?So you checked with a fuel pressure gauge and you have no fuel pressure?So you can hear the fuel pump running or the fuel pump relay kick on and off?Let me know.
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Sunday, March 6th, 2011 AT 8:39 PM
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MIKE HALACY
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How do I change the fuel pump?
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Tuesday, August 11th, 2020 AT 6:03 PM (Merged)
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RASMATAZ
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Here is a guide to help you step by step with the instruction to replace the fuel pump on your car in the diagrams below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-electric-fuel-pump

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Tuesday, August 11th, 2020 AT 6:03 PM (Merged)
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KDILDEY
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How do I replace the fuel pump in my sc2 and do I have to drop the tank or is there an access under the rear seat or from the trunk?
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Tuesday, August 11th, 2020 AT 6:03 PM (Merged)
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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Must drop tank.


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Tuesday, August 11th, 2020 AT 6:03 PM (Merged)
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MRPAPPA
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2001 Saturn SC2 - I filled up car with fuel; drove 3 miles and parked it for the night. Next day I drove 3 miles and turned it off for 1 hour, restarted car but it died 3 seconds later. It will run with starting fluid. I can not find the Fuel Pump Relay under the hood in the fuse panel area. Where is it? If it is not the problem, then probably fuel pump, right? Guess I will have to siphon full tank of gas (which I had problem getting gas out)? Then drop tank because no access panel under rear seat or trunk, right? Are there other checks you would recommend before dropping the fuel tank?

BTW - While looking for access panel to fuel pump in trunk, I found a couple gallons of rain water from previous problem with sunroof drain line. Wonder if there may have been a way for the rain to have shorted out the fuel relay or something else?

Have a Happy Thanksgiving Tomorrow!

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Greg
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Tuesday, August 11th, 2020 AT 6:04 PM (Merged)
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SATURNTECH9
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The fuel pump relay is in the inside fuse box and they rarely fail so I doubt its the relay. See if the fuel pump fuse has power to it while cranking if it does the relay and fuse is good. Have you checked the actual fuel pressure?You have the injectors not pulsing or a fuel pump issue. Is the security light on solid or flashing when trying to start it?
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Tuesday, August 11th, 2020 AT 6:04 PM (Merged)
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WES4321
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Engine Mechanical problem
1999 Saturn SC2 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

hey guye have a 99 saturn sc2 I am looking for the fuel pump relay and also looking at the fuses I can't tell which one is for fuel pump can you help
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Tuesday, August 11th, 2020 AT 6:04 PM (Merged)
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The database showed the above for the instrument panel junction block.
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Tuesday, August 11th, 2020 AT 6:04 PM (Merged)
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SUAREZ
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How do I replace the fuel pump on a 97 saturn sc2
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Tuesday, August 11th, 2020 AT 6:04 PM (Merged)
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SATURNTECH9
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You have to drop the gas tank pretty easy on that car you just have to get the rear of the car up high to clear the tank straps from hitting the ground. Whats wrong with the pump is it bleeding down on that car pretty common for that year.
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Tuesday, August 11th, 2020 AT 6:04 PM (Merged)
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DRUIN
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My wife drove her car with no problems yesterday. Today it won't start. It's acting like it's not getting fuel, but I can hear the fuel pump coming on. Any ideas?
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Tuesday, August 11th, 2020 AT 6:04 PM (Merged)
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BMRFIXIT
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Check for spark
check for codes
check fuel pressure
is it due for tune up !
Check fuses
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Tuesday, August 11th, 2020 AT 6:04 PM (Merged)
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SATURNTECH9
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So you have a crank no start?Without checking the pressure we dont know if you habe the correct fuel pressure to start and run. Lets try this hold the gas pedal all the way to the floor while trying to start it see if it starts. Sounds like it could be a bad coolant temp sensor and possibly corroded connector.
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Tuesday, August 11th, 2020 AT 6:04 PM (Merged)
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SIERRASMOMMY07
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Interior problem
1994 Saturn SC2 4 cyl Automatic

I have a 1994 Saturn SC2 and I was trying to figure out what the box thing is called that's located under the console. I know it has to do with the fuel pump but im not sure what it is called. If someone could please tell me I would greatly appreciate it. Thanx so much.
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Tuesday, August 11th, 2020 AT 6:04 PM (Merged)
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Diagram below show it?


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