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Car shuts off when fuel tank down to half a tank

Tiny
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I got it down to a half a tank of gas or a little less a car shuts off at a stop sign or anytime. But starts right back up and goes again.
Friday, June 21st, 2019 AT 10:20 AM

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Tiny
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Good afternoon,

It sounds like the pick up in the fuel tank may be the issue. The hose connecting the pump to the pick up may have a hole in it not picking up fuel when the level gets to that point.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-electric-fuel-pump

Roy
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Friday, June 21st, 2019 AT 12:29 PM
Tiny
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It is, canister type pump.
As long as your driving on highway it's fine until you slow down and stop.
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Saturday, June 22nd, 2019 AT 8:07 AM
Tiny
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I know the design.

Based on your input from the original post, it indicates it is not picking up fuel.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/stall-at-idle

Can you check the actual pressure?

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

Roy
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Saturday, June 22nd, 2019 AT 11:23 AM
Tiny
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Got to get an adapter for my tester.
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Saturday, June 22nd, 2019 AT 11:43 AM
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Okay, keep me updated.
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Saturday, June 22nd, 2019 AT 11:44 AM
Tiny
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Only, shuts off when stop, or turn.
Then no issues as long as driving.
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Saturday, June 22nd, 2019 AT 11:44 AM
Tiny
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Fuel pressure within specs.
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Saturday, June 22nd, 2019 AT 1:18 PM
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What is the exact pressure?

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Saturday, June 22nd, 2019 AT 1:20 PM
Tiny
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57.
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Saturday, June 22nd, 2019 AT 5:22 PM
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Okay.
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Sunday, June 23rd, 2019 AT 3:51 AM
Tiny
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You need to test it when the engine acts up and be sure it is the same pressure.

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Sunday, June 23rd, 2019 AT 3:51 AM
Tiny
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Can't only mess up, driving. Had to make adapter, no fuel valve, so can't check while running.
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Sunday, June 23rd, 2019 AT 5:53 AM
Tiny
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You need a kit that will T into the fuel rail so you can drive it while watching the pressure.

You can rent these testers at a parts store.

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Sunday, June 23rd, 2019 AT 6:00 AM
Tiny
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It's canister type pump.
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Sunday, June 23rd, 2019 AT 12:28 PM
Tiny
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Yes, but how can I read pressure, while driving?
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Monday, June 24th, 2019 AT 9:56 AM
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You need a tester with a long hose so you can view it on the windshield. That's what we do when we road test.

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Monday, June 24th, 2019 AT 2:07 PM
Tiny
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Today, I got gas and tank not under pressure?
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Monday, June 24th, 2019 AT 8:39 PM
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Tank not under pressure? Please explain.

Your tanks are never under pressure. The fuel pump creates pressure in the fuel line.

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Tuesday, June 25th, 2019 AT 2:37 AM
Tiny
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Yes, when I remove cap to put on gas there no pressure.
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Tuesday, June 25th, 2019 AT 7:47 AM
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That is normal. The pressure should in the line to the injectors.

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Tuesday, June 25th, 2019 AT 8:13 AM

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