Fuel Pressure Gauge Needle Shaking Recently I've had some hard starting issues. I bought a new fuel pressure gauge and the needled shaking almost =/- 10 psi. I never noticed this before. I took apart the aeromotive pressure regulator and the diaphragm seems fine. I am about to drop the tank and replace the pump. Any thoughts? https://photos.app.goo.gl/MU3ZwhZ1UKzJFmRZ6 |
Re: Fuel Pressure Gauge Needle Shaking Try the gauge on other cars? Did you remove the pulse dampener? -thoughts- |
Re: Fuel Pressure Gauge Needle Shaking I don't have another car to try the gauge. My original gauge showed the same readings, but the shraeder connection broke while testing. I bought a new gauge and the readings are the same. Also, I did replace the fuel filter? Are you referring to the pulse damper next to the fuel pump? The car still had the original pump assembly. |
Re: Fuel Pressure Gauge Needle Shaking
Originally Posted by LB87FORMULA
(Post 6233957)
I don't have another car to try the gauge. My original gauge showed the same readings, but the shraeder connection broke while testing. I bought a new gauge and the readings are the same. Also, I did replace the fuel filter? Are you referring to the pulse damper next to the fuel pump? The car still had the original pump assembly. Get a good quality gauge before you buy any parts. Most auto parts stores lone them out. |
Re: Fuel Pressure Gauge Needle Shaking Well the pressure gauge I use is made by Actron. About 10 years ago I worked for Actron/SPX in Cleveland as a manufacturing engineer. Left the company just before they moved most of their manufacturing to China. Then I worked for GE where I set up a medical device service line in China. Getting back to reality, I think the gauge is correct because I also had hard starting, Code 54 on EBL and lean WB readings. However, I never saw the gauge shake like that. I bit the bullet, dropped the exhaust, rear end and fuel tank the last 2 days. I put in the new fuel pump and the pressure rose quickly. Just need to put it back together. Thanks for the all the inputs. I really hope the damper is ok, since the tanks is already installed. |
Re: Fuel Pressure Gauge Needle Shaking Update - Replaced the fuel pump and pressure steady with no shaking. |
Re: Fuel Pressure Gauge Needle Shaking
Originally Posted by LB87FORMULA
(Post 6234440)
Update - Replaced the fuel pump and pressure steady with no shaking. Thanks for that update. My fuel gauge is shaking sometimes too, bouncing around, within a ten psi range, like 21 to 31, fluttering, actually. More evidence my fuel pump is going bad. |
Re: Fuel Pressure Gauge Needle Shaking GTA88, Changing the pump made a huge difference. I've been programming with the efi and I have to change all the VE maps. Engine runs smoother and faster. Are you able to see the video link I included in the first post? If so I will post a video with the new fuel pressure. |
Re: Fuel Pressure Gauge Needle Shaking LB87, No, I can't play the video, but thanks anyway. Good to hear that the fuel pump improved things! I'm going to have mine replaced soon. |
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