1994 Dodge Caravan FUEL PUMP

1994 DODGE CARAVAN
140,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JTHOMAS143
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My 94 grand caravan only starts when I turn the key and someone hits the gas tank at the same time. Do I need a new fuel pump? and is it okay to pull one out of an old van at the wrecking yard? Thanks! SIncerely, Tom A.
Nov 9, 2009 at 6:58 AM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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yep, that is what it appears. knocking the tank jars the pump's inner parts and gets it going. replacing with a used one will work but i suggest replacing with new OEM since you wouldn't know how long the other used will last.
Nov 9, 2009 at 7:02 AM
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JDL
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Welcome to the forum. It sounds like a pump issue, you can check the electrical connector. If you have good voltage and ground and no pump activity, suspect the pump. I have used salvage-yard parts in the past, sometimes they work and sometimes they don't. Can't guarantee anything about that. I'd at least put a new sock on the pump, where applicable, new fuel filter and tune-up. Any trouble codes?
Nov 9, 2009 at 7:07 AM
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