Changing the fuel filter

Tiny
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My car is acting like there is a problem with the fuel filter. Where is it and can I change it? If so How?
Wednesday, October 13th, 2010 AT 9:54 AM

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Tiny
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The fuel filter, is not serviceable, shows to be part of the fuel pump module. Here is a guide to help

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-a-fuel-filter

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Wednesday, October 13th, 2010 AT 10:00 AM
Tiny
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How do I change the fuel filter on my 2003 chrysler pt cruiser. Where is it located at and why dont they sale just a fuel filter?
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Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019 AT 7:31 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hello,

The fuel filter is part of the fuel pump to replace it you must drop the tank and remove the fuel pump here is a guide to help you see what you are in for when doing the job.

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.

Cheers
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Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019 AT 7:31 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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They are saying that there is no secondary fuel filter on my car.
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Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019 AT 7:31 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Nope that is the only one this car has which is normal for many cars build past 2000
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Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019 AT 7:31 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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How do you replace the fuel filter?
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Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019 AT 7:31 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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The fuel filter mounts inside the fuel pump module. Is non serviceable part. Have to replace the fuel pump module, according to my info.
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Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019 AT 7:31 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Engine Performance problem
2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic? Miles

How do you change the fuel filter on an 04 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
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Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019 AT 7:31 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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You don't change it as maintainence. It is part of the fuel pump module. Very pricy and very questionable when it comes to design.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/30961_afupu_1.jpg



It is located in the fuel tank.
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Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019 AT 7:31 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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2005 pt criuser fuel pump is working but no gas to motor
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Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019 AT 7:31 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Droped gas tank turned key and it sounds like it is suckin air or something but not in lines and can not find any holes or tears
(sorry wanted to add that info)
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Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019 AT 7:31 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Remove fuel filter and test pressure, no flow faulty pick up or crushed fuel line, flow at filter check system up stream for faults.
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Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019 AT 7:31 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Thank you I have dropped the gas tank and the fuel pump is working pulled the codes and got p 0340 said it was the camshaft positioning sensor replaced that and still no luck read online that it could be the timing belt it is getting fire don't know where to go from here. Anybody have any suggestions.
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