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1998 Chrysler Sebring Repair Question


Topics covered: Fuel pump, Fuse, Starter.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on January 8, 2013

Chrysler Sebring Fuel pump Problem

My 20 amp ignition fuel pump starter fuse keeps blowing the sylinoid is fine the starter is workign great no corrosion and no shorts in my circuit what else could be wrong.
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Replied on January 8, 2013

shorted fuel pump. disconnect the pump and see if the fuse still blows

roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on January 8, 2013

it only blows when i'm driving but not when i start it plus if i disconnect the fuel pump i cant start it anyways cause then there will be no fuel going to the engine and the shut off switch will then engage

Tiny Response from tractor_jeff
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Replied on January 8, 2013

ok, that was not stated in your original post.

check the actual fuel pressure while running.

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on January 8, 2013

okay and what psi should it be while running on average lik 12-14 or something like that sorry for being an ass i was confused is all

Tiny Response from tractor_jeff
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Replied on January 8, 2013

35-40 lbs, your are not a pain in the buttocks....lol

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on January 8, 2013

okay and if its over 35-40 or under 35- then what possibly look at the fuel pump itself and change it or maybe the fuel filter

Tiny Response from tractor_jeff
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Replied on January 8, 2013

no filter. the pressure would be low as the pump struggles to run and draws too much current thus blowing the fuse

Roy

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Replied on January 9, 2013

okay thank you will do ill email you back in the mornign or sometime soon to let you knwo thanks for the info

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good luck

Roy

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