1997 Acura RL fuel pump

ADALBEY

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1997 ACURA RL
6 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
12,000 MILES

What is the best way to go about changing or repairing my fuel pump? Also, is there a way I can tell for sure that it is my fuel pump that's the problem?

Monday, January 25th, 2010 AT 8:27 PM

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BLUELIGHTNIN6

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Before replacing pump may want to check the fuse and fuel pump relay first. Can you hear the fuel pump kick in when you first turn the key in ignition?

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Monday, January 25th, 2010 AT 8:32 PM

ADALBEY

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I have replaced the fuel filter(a friends initial recommendation). I took out the main relay and the soldering looks perfect(thats the only thing I know to look for). I didnt even think of the fuses, though. Thank you!

All I hear is the starter itself. Engine wont even turn over. I loosened the filter and no fuel comes out.

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Monday, January 25th, 2010 AT 8:46 PM

BLUELIGHTNIN6

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You can follow this link to learn how to test a relay

https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_do_i_check_a_relay.htm

so the engine is cranking but won't start ?? or engine is not even cranking? if its not cranking at all then is not a fuel problem.

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Monday, January 25th, 2010 AT 8:51 PM