fuel pump

2004 GMC ENVOY
2,004 MILES • 4.2L • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JOE1953
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how safe it is to replace a fuel pump with out starting a spark with the fuel pump in gas when turn key on?
Nov 19, 2016 at 7:52 AM
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F4I_GUY
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As long as the connector and terminals/pins are not exposed or shorted there should be no spark. Please ensure that there are no shorts in the wiring before attempting this though as a shorted wire could generate heat or a spark.
Nov 19, 2016 at 12:28 PM
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