2005 Equinox Fuel Pump

[Helene74]

I have had some problems with my car the last few weeks. It turns over when I turn the ignition, tries to start but dies. When I take the fuse out for the fuel pump, half the fuse looks to be burnt out. After replacing the fuse, the car starts fine for a few days before the fuse needs to be replaced again. I am getting somewhat poor fuel economy and there seems to be some hesitation--not sure whether this is related. Does this sound like the fuel pump or could it be a bad relay?
Does the 2005 Equinox have one or two fuel pumps?

Thanks

 

[08PILOT]

If fuse is getting burned after a few starts I personally think
your Fuel Pump might be Grounding/Shorting out. I'm not any
kind of expert on this, but I would be worried what's next ?

 

[dietz4ibanez]

Do you know when the last time you had the fuel filter changed? My thinking is that if its clogged up it would cause the fuel filter to bog resulting a surge and possibly busting the fuse. Also this could be why the fuel mileage is so bad...

Or it could be the fuel pump going out... :think:

One experience I had like this was my Gf (now wife) Ford Escort would start and other times would not. I put 3 fuel pumps in it and replaced all the sensors under the hood cause it was running bad. Turns out that the heater core had leaked onto the computer and was shorting everything out. New computer equaled a like new car.

 

[Helene74]

Hi. I was told the fuel filter does not need to be replaced before the fuel pump goes out...as it is suppose to be inside the fuel pump....at least that is what I was told....any ideas?

 

[dietz4ibanez]

Oh one of those. That kind of sucks. I would almost bet it would be the fuel pump then in its entirety.

I would suggest trying to get the dealer look into it on the basis that if its the fuel pump they will not charge you for looking it over. Just pay to have it replaced. I hate dealers but would rather take my vehicles there.

 

[Joe.Gravelle]

I believe I have the same issue. This morning my mom called me since her equinox had died and she was on the side of the road. I got there and it would crank but not fire.

She said as she was driving the RPM's dropped/ engine cut off and the accelerator pedal did not do a thing. She coasted to a stop and tried to start but got nothing.

I saw the fuse for the fuel pump was burned out. I replaced it and still a crank/no start situation.

I had it towed to our trusted mechanic and told him. He thinks it too is the fuel pump. I really hope so. We can't really afford another big ticket item.

 

[dietz4ibanez]

I believe I have the same issue. This morning my mom called me since her equinox had died and she was on the side of the road. I got there and it would crank but not fire.

She said as she was driving the RPM's dropped/ engine cut off and the accelerator pedal did not do a thing. She coasted to a stop and tried to start but got nothing.

I saw the fuse for the fuel pump was burned out. I replaced it and still a crank/no start situation.

I had it towed to our trusted mechanic and told him. He thinks it too is the fuel pump. I really hope so. We can't really afford another big ticket item.

That sucks.

Hopefully it is a easy fix!

 

[Helene74]

I had mine replaced...cost me $ 1100!! It is still having some type of issue and some of the same symptoms. I had a speed sensor replaced but that this not seem to cure the full problem either. I have heard these cars have a lot of electrical/fuse problems. I have spent about $ 3000 on it the last month. I was told initially it could be a relay as well so maybe you are lucky. Good luck on it.

 

[Lenn]

My 2006 has a similar problem. Thankfully its not that frequent. I am going to take fuel pressure readings in a couple days as long as it messes up with the guage on it.

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[Joe.Gravelle]

I had mine replaced...cost me $ 1100!! It is still having some type of issue and some of the same symptoms. I had a speed sensor replaced but that this not seem to cure the full problem either. I have heard these cars have a lot of electrical/fuse problems. I have spent about $ 3000 on it the last month. I was told initially it could be a relay as well so maybe you are lucky. Good luck on it.

Did you leave it at the dealership or something? Wow

I brought it to my independent mechanic. I should know by tomorrow, I called him this afternoon and he said his assistant was tearing into it and was far along. Not sure where exactly but I really really hope and pray its just the fuel pump.

 

[lackneramanda]

While on vacation, the fuel gauge began to stay on zero. Tried filling, but the tank was full. Went to a close GM service location and was told the it was probably a module of some sort and should be no problem driving. mechanic says fuel pump bad. I am not a mechanic, but sounds strange. Just wondered if I was being overly paronoid? Is this a case of faulty diagnosis? Thanks

 

[Joe.Gravelle]

Got the truck back. Turns out the connector for the fuel pump relay was loose. Thankfully that was it. Has to go back soon to do the right rear wheel bearing/hub since its making a noise.

I also need to do the plugs and wires(regular tune up) since its at that point.

 

[dietz4ibanez]

Good. Glad it was something simple.

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[Helene74]

Wish mine would have been that easy or maybe it was and I got ripped off ....Might have to check into that as I am still having issues...thanks for sharing

 

[dietz4ibanez]

How many miles are on your vehicle?

 

[Helene74]

Its up there, about 145 000

 

[Joe.Gravelle]

My mom has 105k miles (bought it with only 4 miles on it)

whenever I deal with something I always go to the fuses first then underneath the fuse box.

 

[dietz4ibanez]

Its up there, about 145 000

Yeah I would say it was more than likely the fuel pump.

 

[Helene74]

Yes, good idea. I just don't know enough myself to really troubleshoot it well. I just replaced front rotors, passenger side ball joints, both end links, fuel pump, speed sensor and now it needs something else...toe/cam something in the back...I think the person who had it before just did not believe in maintenance much. I hope that there may be a bad fuse going to the fuel pump causing the other issues. It is not shifting right. Sometimes it just completely "goes out" of gear...and the RPM's go up. And then eventually it shifts, but it is delayed. I had it diagnosed and that is when they came up with the speed sensor....it was giving me some error code saying "no signal- engine circuit" or something. So the mechanic said the engine was not giving the right signal to the transmission to shift....any other ideas?

 

[dietz4ibanez]

That is some really weird stuff.. When do you think you will have the sensor replaced?