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Fuel pump replacement

Tiny
SOFTEYESOFBLUE
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  • 2003 SATURN L200
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Car will not start. How would I check the wiring to fuel pump to see if that is the problem or if the fuel pump regulator is not working properly? Also, where is the fuel pump located?
Saturday, March 17th, 2012 AT 1:13 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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The fuel pump is located in the fuel tank. Here is a guide to help you step by step with instructions in the diagrams below to show you how on your car:

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

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Monday, December 14th, 2020 AT 3:18 PM
Tiny
PHCY98
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I relize there are numerous problems with these fuel pumps. But my car got the rear hit and 5 blocks down the road it quit. Dealer said it was the fuel pump. Could the jolt from having the rear hit have dislodged or shut off the fuel pump in any way. Just seems to be to coincidental to have happened like this. Thanks
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Monday, December 14th, 2020 AT 3:19 PM (Merged)
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MIKE H R
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Most cars noadays have a sensor in case of a rear end accident. I am not exactly sure where it is n the saturn but most likely would be in the trunk or hatchback on the drivers side In a rear end accident the sensor would shut the fuel pump off. Check owners manual. Should be a push button reset.
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Monday, December 14th, 2020 AT 3:19 PM (Merged)
Tiny
DANSINE
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Smells problem
2003 Saturn L200 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 44.000 miles

I have been smelling fuel from my 2003 Saturn Station wagon. I located a leak from the top of the fuel tank on the passengers side. From previous questions asked on this forum some people have mentioned that it's the nipple on the fuel pump. My question is does the whole fuel pump have to be replaced?

And if so how many hours would it take a certified GM mechanic to drop tank and replace fuel pump?

Thanks in advance for any help
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Monday, December 14th, 2020 AT 3:19 PM (Merged)
Tiny
SATURNTECH9
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If the fuel is coming from the top of the tank then the most likely place it would be coming from would be the nipple on the fuel pump module where the line's hook up to the fuel pump module. You would have to replace the the whole fuel pump module. The labor they would charge you would be 2.2hrs time's shop labor rate 80-100 per hr?The pump for a factory one is 397. You could get a DELPHI one for 255.
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Monday, December 14th, 2020 AT 3:19 PM (Merged)
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LARRYD
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Does this car have a fuel pump reset swtch and if not how do replace the fuel pump?
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Monday, December 14th, 2020 AT 3:19 PM (Merged)
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SATURNTECH9
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https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/416332_2002_L200_fuel_pump_removal_part_1_1.jpg



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First of all thank you so much for your donation i posted how to replace the fuel pump.There is no fuel pump shut off reset on your car.So i take it your car has no fuel pressure?If that's the case then try this Have someone crank the car over to try to start it while you get a hammer and turn it side ways' then smack on the middle of the tank see if the car start's.Don't go crazy hitting it just enough to see if it start's.
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Monday, December 14th, 2020 AT 3:19 PM (Merged)
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ROBTRELLA77
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We have a 2002 saturn l200 and were trying to replace fuel pump. We bought the fuel pump kit and was going to but in the new pump and strainer. When we were taking out the old assembly from the car and the return port broke (the plastic piece on top of the housing) where the return line hooks up to the fuel pump. What can we do to fix this. Since we have all new pieces for replacing fuel pump but reusing fuel pump assembly. Thanks, good site ;-)
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Monday, December 14th, 2020 AT 3:19 PM (Merged)
Tiny
CARADIODOC
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Easiest is to return the individual parts and just buy the complete drop-in unit. That's what most mechanics do to save their customers money. It costs more for the part but it takes much less time and the reliability of the repair is higher. They run into these kinds of problems all the time and know how to avoid them. It saves people money in the long run, but then they get accused of installing more expensive parts, and that leads to their undeserved bad reputation.

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Monday, December 14th, 2020 AT 3:19 PM (Merged)
Tiny
ROBTRELLA77
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We bought off ebay. Assembly kit to replace all parts on inside. We cant return. What is the piece called that we need? The sending unit or what? Since we have all the insides to replace all we need it outside plastic housing but we dont know what it is called to look it up online and buy it. It seems like there has to be a way to buy the outside plastic unit since we have all new insides, if you know please get back with me, thanks
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Monday, December 14th, 2020 AT 3:19 PM (Merged)
Tiny
SATURNTECH9
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Just to add to this one its very common for that nipple to break I have had many of those nipples break on me when replacing the fuel sending units. Also they break and leak fuel all the time I have replaced many of the fuel pump modules for that. Also the rods that are spring loaded on the module the retaining tabs break away from the module. So its really not a good idea to try to just replace the fuel pump without replacing the whole module assembly. Also I have only seen the whole fuel pump model assembly for sale.I have never really seen just the fuel pump itself for sale.I know they dont sell just the fuel pump module housing seperate. Your going to have to by the whole assemby. If you want I can help you find the best price on one. There about 230 if you order them online I just bought one for a friend.
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Monday, December 14th, 2020 AT 3:19 PM (Merged)
Tiny
CARADIODOC
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Hi saturntech9. You have a friend? .... What's it like?

Here's a photo from rockauto. Com I added the pretty arrows. If one of those plastic nipples broke off, I would suggest it's all over but the sniveling. Those are most likely molded in and not replaceable separately. I'm sure someone has tried gluing them with JB Weld or epoxy, but I know no mechanic would risk his reputation on that type of repair, at least not where fuel is involved.
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Monday, December 14th, 2020 AT 3:19 PM (Merged)
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SATURNTECH9
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Yeah I have a few true friends which are hard to come by these days lol.I found it cheaper then rock auto though nice doodling though lol.
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EDWARDWALLACE08
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Have fire at fuel pump for just a secomd
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Monday, December 14th, 2020 AT 3:19 PM (Merged)
Tiny
SATURNTECH9
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Ur fuel pump only runs when u turn the key to the run postion for a few seconds to prime the fuel pressure in ur fuel lines. It also runs while ur cranking to start the car. It only runs all the time with the engine running. What is ur fuel pressure?So u have a crank no start?Do u have any codes?Let me know.
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Monday, December 14th, 2020 AT 3:19 PM (Merged)
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JERIMIAH702
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I was trying to drop the fuel tank in a 2002 Saturn L200, but the exhaust is in my way. Is there any other way to change the fuel filter without dropping the tank. I am having probelms with the tank leaking fuel, wondering if there were any recalls for that car reguarding the fuel system?
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Monday, December 14th, 2020 AT 3:20 PM (Merged)
Tiny
2CARPRO JACK
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According to Mitchell, you unbolt the bracket holding the filter in to remove it. I dont see any recalls or bulletins on fuel leaks for your car either, sorry
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