2008 Toyota Other Fuel pump

2008 TOYOTA
70,000 MILES • 1.8L • AUTOMATIC
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KIRK BURKE
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I changed the intank fuel filter and now the car cannot start.
It worked fine before I changed it. What could be the problem?
Thank you.
Oct 18, 2015 at 9:33 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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Why did you even change it? They put them in the tank for a reason. They are non-maintenance items.
Obviously something was done wrong in the process and it will likely have to come apart again for inspection.
Oct 18, 2015 at 10:09 PM
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KIRK BURKE
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Because it needed changing. The car would shut off while driving along and the engine check light comes on. It's not the fist time it was changed but second time.
Oct 18, 2015 at 11:26 PM
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KIRK BURKE
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I think it may be the pump because it would lose power after driving for awhile.
Oct 18, 2015 at 11:36 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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It may be a pump issue but it wasn't the filter doing that.

You need to diagnose these things properly before you start throwing parts at the problem. Have the codes read to find out why the check engine light came on.
Oct 18, 2015 at 11:43 PM
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KIRK BURKE
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OK.. Thank you for your prompt response

Oct 18, 2015 at 11:54 PM
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KIRK BURKE
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It finally started. I hope it will continue to work. We haven't driven it out yet so tomorrow we'll know the true condition
Oct 19, 2015 at 5:06 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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Don't assume the problem just went away.
Oct 19, 2015 at 5:19 AM
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KIRK BURKE
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Ok..I'll.be expecting anything
Oct 19, 2015 at 6:31 AM
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