I got an 89 Camaro, went home one day woke up the next morning went to start the car would not start, notice the fuel pump was not priming, assumed fuel pump was out, changed fuel pump, fuel pump relay, still nothing Applied power to the "G" terminal, pump works. What the hell do I check next Thanks in advanced Willis

 

Did you check the 20 AMP fuse up by the battery. On my 89 Iroc it is by the radiator behind the right headlight.

 

Dude, I just replaced that $160 fuse But that was the problem. Thanks for the reply

 

For it to only cost $160.00, you must have changed the pump and relay yourself. But just think of all the experience and wonderful vocabulary you have gained because of that insignificant little 25 cent item. Sorry you didn't post here sooner!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

It seems to me that a whole lot of people here post when they have a problem AFTER they have tried to replace several parts... when they could have avoided all that...LOL...that sux. mine went out the other day and first thing I checked was the fuse. Cost me 2.79 for box of 20amp fuses. Problem fixed. (not to rub it in at all) Hope things work out better next time. Utilize this board as much and as often as you can.

 

Both of you are right.should have done my homework first.i didn't know there was a fuse there.mine was hidden behind the burnoff relay.at least i have the piece of mind knowing i have a new fuel pump.by the way anyone need a slightly used one

 

Hello willis2z,

If you found it in the general area of the battery, those are fan relays. The burn-off relay is located on the firewall on the drivers side. The relays are the same for the burn-off and fans though.

 

Probably didn't waste anything... wonder what blew the fuse?

Fuel pump maybe?

(Trying to make you feel better!)

 

Probably some bare wires at the fuel pump relay. They are notorious for the insulation getting oil soaked and peeling away from the wires at the connectors. If the power wire touches another wire it will short and blow the fuse.

 

You still could have had a bad fuel pump. Often times, the pump will short internally, causing a high amperage draw that blows the PCM B+ fuse. Put 12V across the old pump and see if it spins.

P.S. You should ALWAYS check for power at the fuel pump before replacing it. I use a taillight bulb across the gray and black wire at the fuel pump.

 

Applying 12VDC across Pin "A" & "G" works just as well and faster. I took a hint from another board member and used a 14.4 volt battery from a cordless drill and a homemade connector to test mine. Pump runs good with this set-up.

 

The fuel pump was stuck.After i took it out i applied 12 volts to it and it didn't pump.Then i did it a couple more times it spun.no bare wires and no grease in this engine bay.by the way the pump was orig. with a little over 23000 mile on it.The car sits up alot.I guess age got it.