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The third-generation Mazda RX7 (FD3S) suffers from fuel starvation issues when driven aggressively, especially on vehicles with R-compound tires. This problem is caused by particularly wide and shallow fuel tank with an off-center pump location which is offset to the driver’s side. Under hard acceleration to the left, the fuel in the tank is forced [...]

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TSB 01-7-3 is being republished in its entirety to update the model year coverage and vehicle line coverage.
ISSUE
A “whining”/“buzzing” noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on vehicles with an in-tank electric fuel pump may be caused by electrical noise from the fuel pump.
ACTION
Install an electronic noise Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) [...]

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I have a 99 chevy s 10 with a 4.3 liter v6, it has a throttle body. I need to figure out how to check the fuel pressure and make sure the fuel pump is what is bad.

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The B&M CommandFlo Fuel Flow Modifier has been designed to work on all 1988 thru 2000 Honda Civics/ CRX’s and 1990 thru 2000 Acura Integras/NSX’s, except those models with TBI (Throttle Body Injection). The B&M CommandFlo Fuel Flow Modifier allows the user to accurately adjust fuel flow (and hence fuel pressure) in response to engine [...]

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I am looking to get a new fuel pump for a 97 Chevrolet Blazer. After checking with a fuel gauge i found that I had to crank it until the pressure built up to 60, then it would start. With the starter in the “on” position it only read 15 psi.

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Where is the fuel filter located and must I disable the fuel pump to release fuel pressure?
Ans: Fuel filter is under the hood on the drivers side near the brake booster,and to release the gas pressure look on the motor for the fuel injector rail there is a valve there just like the one u [...]

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Need help starting my 2002 Chevrolet 2500? Duramax Diesel 2002 Chevrolet 2500.
Started the truck this morning, ran for two minutes then died. Has power, turns over and is not giving me any computer codes. No dead fuses either. A red wire ontop the fuel filter had come undone so I plugged back in. Still won’t [...]

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This Fuel Injection Pressure Tester Kit is designed to perform fuel pressure tests on most domestic and imported cars and trucks that are equipped with electronic fuel injection systems. The tester saves you money by helping you test and troubleshoot fuel system problems that can affect your vehicle’s performance and fuel economy.
The tester can help [...]

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The fuel fill cap is binding and, if not tightened fully, may cause the MIL to come on and DTC P1456 (EVAP control system leakage, fuel tank system) to set.
PROBABLE CAUSE
The threads in the fuel fill pipe bind on the fuel fill cap.
VEHICLES AFFECTED
CR-V (2WD):
2002 – ALL
2003 Japan-built – ALL (VIN begins with JHL)
England-built – [...]

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TOOLS REQUIRED
Hose cutters, spanners, pliers, 4mm and 5mm Allen keys
FUEL RAIL ADAPTORS:
Fuel rail adaptors are designed for connection of your FPR to your fuel system when your standard regulator is mounted on the fuel rail. With the standard regulator removed, install a fuel rail adaptor in place of the stock regulator and use EFI fuel [...]

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