Where is the Fuel Pressure Regulator

Tiny
CARGUYBOB
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  • 2000 HYUNDAI ACCENT
  • 1.5L
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 125,000 MILES
My car is hard starting. For a few years, the engine would lack power in the morning when cold, but after a block of driving would operate normally. Recently, it has gotten worse.

When starting, it may take multiple tries to get it going. The engine starts, but immediately lugs out, like it is not getting enough gas.

Once it is going, it often runs fine for about a mile, then dies when the rpm's get low at lights or stop signs.

We have replaced the purge control valve (which fixed the only trouble code), throttle control sensor, and fuel filter. We have also put through some cleaner to clean the MAP sensor and injectors.

Our next best guess is the Fuel Pressure Regulator. We cannot find the part, though. The model year is close to a year where there was a change in design, so maybe we are looking in the wrong place, or maybe it is not there at all.

We would also like to know how the check the rail pressure if there's an easy way to do it?

We are open to any other suggestions for things to try. Thanks for your time!
Friday, October 28th, 2016 AT 6:31 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hey CARGUYBOB,

The regulator is probably in the tank along with the fuel pump. Check to see if there is only one fuel line headed to the engine. If only one then the regulator is definitely in the tank. It sounds like the pump maybe failing or is weak. There is no easy way to check the pressure, you must rent or buy a gauge kit and then separate the fuel line at the tank or engine and install it inline.

Please let us know what you find so it will help others.

Best, Ken
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Tuesday, November 1st, 2016 AT 11:26 AM

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