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1994 Dodge Caravan FUEL PUMP

Tiny
JTHOMAS143
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  • 1994 DODGE CARAVAN
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 140,000 MILES
My 94 grand caravan only starts when I turn the key and someone hits the gas tank at the same time. Do I need a new fuel pump? And is it okay to pull one out of an old van at the wrecking yard? Thanks! SIncerely, Tom A.
Monday, November 9th, 2009 AT 2:58 PM

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Tiny
BLUELIGHTNIN6
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Yep, that is what it appears. Knocking the tank jars the pump's inner parts and gets it going. Replacing with a used one will work but I suggest replacing with new OEM since you wouldn't know how long the other used will last.
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Monday, November 9th, 2009 AT 3:02 PM
Tiny
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Welcome to the forum. It sounds like a pump issue, you can check the electrical connector. If you have good voltage and ground and no pump activity, suspect the pump. I have used salvage-yard parts in the past, sometimes they work and sometimes they don't. Can't guarantee anything about that. I'd at least put a new sock on the pump, where applicable, new fuel filter and tune-up. Any trouble codes?
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Monday, November 9th, 2009 AT 3:07 PM

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