1996 Dodge Avenger where is the fuel pressure regulator

Tiny
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Hi I am just wondering where the fuel pressure regulator is on a 1996 dodge avenger es. I believe I seen one down by the fuel filter but not sure. I looked all over on the fuel rail and fuel lines and cant find one. I have never had to change on before so Im not sure where to look. If anyone can help I would be very grateful. Thank you in advance.
Sunday, August 30th, 2009 AT 12:25 PM

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Tiny
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Hello

Item number 6 on the pic


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/248015_1996_Avenger_Fuel_1.jpg



Please let us know if what the final fix was for your car so we can better assist others. Thanks!
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Sunday, August 30th, 2009 AT 1:06 PM
Tiny
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This pic looks like its the 2.0L 4 cylinder. The 2.5 does not have a fuel rail service port for checking fuel pressure you need a special adaptor for it. The way mine is on the car is once the fuel line hits the fuel rail it travels in a "U" shape from the rear to the front and just stops. I can not see anything that resembles something like a regulator at the end. I know where the 3.1 I thinks its 3.1 is and the 2.0 but my manuel says nothing about where it is on the 2.5. But I will recheck it just incase but please reply if it is somewhere else. Thank you for your help and I am sure we will figure it out lol ( If we have not already do to my "ignorance" however its spelt. Thank you again. If I need to post a pic of what my fuel rail looks like I will post one.
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Monday, August 31st, 2009 AT 3:11 PM
Tiny
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Hello -

Thanks for the info. . .. . .. . .. . ..

Okay my friend. . .. . .it looks like it is in the fuel tank and part of the pump. See below.

Is this what your rail looks like


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/248015_1_176.jpg




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Fuel Pressure Regulator
Fuel pressure regulator is a mechanical device, used to maintain a constant pressure across fuel injector tip. Spring and rubber diaphragm will move from an open to closed position keeping fuel pressure constant. Excess fuel is returned to fuel tank.
Regulator may be located on fuel injector rail, outside fuel tank (between tank and rear of vehicle), or with in-tank fuel pump module. On regulators located in fuel pump module, regulator includes an internal fuel filter. Excess fuel is routed directly into fuel tank without using a return line. See Fig. 2 .
Fig. 2: Cross-Sectional View Of In-Tank Fuel Filter/Fuel Pressure Regulator (Typical)
Courtesy of CHRYSLER CORP.


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In-Tank Fuel Pump
Fuel pump is a positive displacement, immersible pump with a permanent magnet electric motor. Fuel is drawn in through a separate filter/strainer at bottom of fuel pump and pushed through filter to fuel outlet line (to fuel injectors). Voltage to operate pump is supplied from fuel pump relay. On some models, fuel pump relay is activated by ASD relay.
On some models, a fuel pump module may include a combination fuel filter/fuel pressure regulator, fuel pump reservoir, a separate in-tank fuel filter, pressure relief/rollover valve, fuel gauge sending unit and fuel supply line. See Fig. 3 .
Fig. 3: Identifying Fuel Pump Module Components (Typical)
Courtesy of CHRYSLER CORP.


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Monday, August 31st, 2009 AT 10:02 PM
Tiny
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Hello -

Also, it looks like you may have some recalls on your vehicle. The dealer may fix these for free. Please contact the dealer service department, give them the VIN number of your car and have them check on these to see if they apply to you.


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If you notice one is about the fuel pump. I have expanded that and put that below for your review.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION
Model(s): 1994 MITSUBISHI GALANT
1995 CHRYSLER SEBRING
1995 DODGE AVENGER
1995 EAGLE TALON
1995 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
1995 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER
1995 MITSUBISHI GALANT
1996 CHRYSLER SEBRING
1996 DODGE AVENGER
1996 EAGLE TALON
1996 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
1996 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER
1996 MITSUBISHI GALANT
1997 CHRYSLER SEBRING
1997 DODGE AVENGER
1997 EAGLE TALON
1997 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
1997 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER
1997 MITSUBISHI GALANT
1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING
1998 DODGE AVENGER
1998 EAGLE TALON
1998 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
1998 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER
1998 MITSUBISHI GALANT
1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING
1999 DODGE AVENGER
1999 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
1999 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER
2000 CHRYSLER SEBRING
2000 DODGE AVENGER
Campaign No: 07E055000
Number of Affected Vehicles: 222
Beginning Date of Manufacture: NO DATE
Ending Date of Manufacture: NO DATE
SYSTEM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: DELIVERY: FUEL PUMP
DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT
CERTAIN AIRTEX FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLIES, P/N E7081H, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE WALL OF THE FLARED FITTING OF THE FUEL PUMP IS NOT THICK ENOUGH TO PREVENT THE MATING THREADED FITTINGS FROM BOTTOMING OUT BEFORE AN ADEQUATE SEAL IS ACHIEVED. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF FUEL AT THE CONNECTION OF THE VEHICLE FUEL LINE AND THE FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLY.
CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FUEL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
AIRTEX WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AIRTEX AUTOMOTIVE AT 800-880-3056.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.
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Monday, August 31st, 2009 AT 10:09 PM
Tiny
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Well this is exactly what my fuel rail looks like. I had called on the recall but they told me there were not any recalls for my vin. But thank you again for the idea to call on that. Also if anyone has read my hesitation question I had a month or two back this is where I am right now on this problem. As far as checking the regulator goes I am almost sure its shot. Once I have figured it out I will post what the problem was. Thank you again and great job ImpalaSS your awsome.
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Tuesday, September 1st, 2009 AT 2:35 PM
Tiny
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Hello -

Thanks for the kind words....... Sorry no luck on the recall......... Keep us posted so the other folks can benefit from your experience.....

Thanks again..... Good luck on the vehicle
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Tuesday, September 1st, 2009 AT 4:50 PM
Tiny
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Well it didnt make a difference so I dont know where to go next. I found it right at the fuel filter. Anyways, Im not sure where to go next as far as checkin the fuel pressure. Like I said in passed posts I have all the power off the throttle and 0% after mand about 40% throttle so anyone with some ideas lol. Well let me know what you think of it. Like I said I can red-line with slow and gentle throttle but as soon as I floor it the car falls off and cant even move no matter what gear im in. Well once again ty in advance.
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Thursday, September 10th, 2009 AT 5:06 PM
Tiny
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Just updating on this post sorry it took me soo long I have been really busy. I just got another car so I have been doing stuff with that. So I'm just gonna tell you whats going on now and what I may have left out in last post. Well What made me think the FP regulator was bad was when took the hose off it leaked a bunch of fuel out. But I guess thats just the return line. The battery is good I know that for sure. I charrged it fully yesterday and went out today and it has drained enough to be unable to start. But what makes me wonder is after I canged the EGR valve a few months ago I started is up and took it for a drive. All was as usual maybe a little better so I was hoping it would straighten itself out. I pulled in my driveway and let it run all the sudden my horn was blaring like louder then I have ever heard it blow. So I took out the relay/fuse for the horn and alarm system. Could this be a sign for something or no? Thank you again
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Friday, October 9th, 2009 AT 8:52 AM
Tiny
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Well screw all the stuff I have done to it except it only makes my car that much "newer". I had just went down and purchased a new distributor for quite some amount of money. Slapped it in like a over excited child in toys are us. Held my breath till I was about to pass out and turned the key over. Bammm started running funny and I wanted to just take a hammer to the whole project. All the sudden it kinda sputtered and must of cleaned up and runs like new now. Even better then new. So thank you all for the help you really did a great job. Best car forum site ever. Thank you again and great job.
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Friday, April 2nd, 2010 AT 12:20 PM

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