Rough idle after replacing fuel pump

2002 SAAB 9-3

150,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

DARREN BURREN

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Hi, i have replaced the fuel pump on my vehicle listed above. the pump works fine but now as soon as it warms up , it's idling rough to the point of stall. drives fine but just idles rough.

Aug 9, 2020 at 7:24 AM

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KASEKENNY

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I assume it was running poorly at all before the pump replacement? If not, we need to check the pump operation when it warms up. It may be a faulty new pump.

Here is a guide that will help with that. Let's check the pressure when this is acting up and see what it does.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

Also, is there any history with this? Did the vehicle sit for a long time before you put the pump in it? Or was it running fine, then it had the issue with the pump and now it is doing this?

Aug 9, 2020 at 7:36 AM