Fuel pump problem?

[mintmintchoc]

Hey guys, so i have a 95 vtir, and a couple days ago, it just wouldnt start. the engine turns when i turn the key, but it doesn't actually start.

called the racv guy and he said it was the fuel pump, and there was nothing he could do at that stage; so i ended up getting my car towed home.

Now, before i go and buy a fuel pump, is there a way to determine whether that is actually the problem?

cheers

[mocchi]

crank no start or
no crank no start

engine need fuel, compression and spark. start from those areas and narrow it down.

[Johnie]

most likely it is fuel pump fairly easy to change about a 10min job but before you go buy one, confirm that it is the pump and not a fuse or something, check if it primes upon turning the key

[mintmintchoc]

most likely it is fuel pump fairly easy to change about a 10min job but before you go buy one, confirm that it is the pump and not a fuse or something, check if it primes upon turning the key

ah sweet. forgive my ignorance, but what do you mean by "check if it primes"?

so there's no chance i can change the fuel pump myself, since im noob with cars. how much would a replacement pump cost me? and how much should i be looking at if i take it to the garage (just so i don't get over-charged)?

thanks mate

[curtis265]

when you turn the car "ON" (cluster lights up), you should hear an electrical humming sound for a few seconds

[mintmintchoc]

thanks. yeah it primes.

[ECU-MAN]

could be the main relay


does the engine lamp go out after it primes ? while it is priming can you hear the fuel pump making noise from the back seat area ?