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Fuel pump test. Mechanics Don't Want You to Know This About Your Car, DIY with Scotty Kilmer. How to tell if your car's fuel pump is bad and needs repair. Some simple tests are all that's needed, and you don't want to guess with a new pump without testing, as some can cost over a thousand dollars to replace. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 56 years.

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[ThomasKing]

I love how Scotty goes into detail about the possible causes and solutions to the engine light issue. That's what a true mechanic does.

[jmua]

Did Scotty die again or is GM and Ford going bankrupt for the 4th time this month?

[davinp]

Using the scan tool is the correct way to diagnose the problem, not guessing and replacing parts. It is hard to find a trustworthy mechanic like Scotty.

[KatBlack]

My check engine light has been on for 11 years. A few garages soaked me for a few hundred a few years ago, I learned the hard way. In Canada you could not get your sticker renewed if this light was on back then. Check engine light is a money grab for garages. Never had a problem with my Toyota Corolla ever.

[Jollyprez]

We had engine lights and mechanic said code was misfiring...he suggested TWO THINGS for us to try - fill-up with fresh fuel, then - injector cleaner. He really TRIED not to have to try a repair....both of those failed, so he did a tune-up on our 170, 000 mile Honda. Replaced spark plugs, cleaned injectors, and new air filter - no lights since over 20, 000 miles. Total cost was $350- and that included replacing a leaky power steering hose + fluid. It's great to find honest mechanics.

[danwachter]

I give credit where credit is due. Scotty Kilmer is one smart mechanic and engineer. Those of us idiots can't figure out the simplest fix. The simplest fix will not necessarily fix the problem.

[davidhenderson]

I own a 2002 Grand am gt1. I put a lot of money into it ( all new sensors, connectors, reman trans, fuel pump accessories) and it's still cheaper than buying a new car. I love the styling of the body. I have never seen a car that looks like it. Thanks Scotty. I have a cheap 200 dollar scanner and it gives plenty enough info for me. Your teaching is priceless.

[Jeff_Seely]

This is an awesome piece of troubleshooting. Using the best tools at your disposal along with decades of experience and mechanical knowledge. Anyone who watches these will gain so much useful automotive knowledge, they gain expertise to guide them. Also, make use of the vehicle forums that can help you with a specific vehicle. It all helps immensely!

[bgjobass]

Fuel pump - I’m replacing mine, started with burned up fuel pump relay. Replaced relay, but Pressure at fuel rail is 10psi below what service manual says it should be. Hope the new fuel pump and new sending unit replacement cure the issue. Glad Scotty mentioned it in this video.

[flipitflagpole]

you are one great man to help people. and were going to miss you if you ever have to stop helping all of us. "THAK YOU"

[zachbonebrake]

You know what would be cool? If cars had the diagnositic testing tool that Scottie uses built directly into the car so it would just tell you what was wrong with it instead having a single light that can mean dozens of things.

[sbuickguy]

Other than that, that 2002 Pontiac Grand Am seems to be in perfect condition for a 2002 and considering the majority of those grand dams and any Pontiac were driven hard and put up wet that one looks to be in probably the best condition I have ever seen when it comes to 2002 Pontiac Grand Ams

[sigma_six]

I love to listen to someone who knows how to logically trouble complex systems... that only comes with many years of experience, but the way you explained it, I felt like I just gained some of those years of your experience... '; )

[rightleft]

GM (Holden) pulled out of Australia cause the federal and local governments stop giving them kickbacks. GM were making great cars in Australia. Then they started importing crap and rebadging them as holdens, Australians weren't having any of that. Ford Australia did the same. Both companies were producing great stuff.

[PaulFischer-oc]

Scotty with volume turned down - arms swinging. Vivaldi - The Four Seasons, Concerto No. 2 in G minor, RV 315 "Summer": III. Presto

[cooperschmader]

Hello scottie, I'm a 17 year old who is going to school in a couple months for automotive technology an I just wanted to say thankyou for someone I can learn from.

[ChrisLincolnHomes]

I know that area! I used to live right down the road. I hope you're having a great visit! You picked a day to film when it wasn't raining lol.

[bdeheton]

Those Pontiacs are notorious for the fuel pump going bad. I had two of them go out in my 94 Grand Am in a 3 year span when it had under 80k miles.

[TheChamp]

If you ever get a message that one of your cylinders is misfiring, and if your car has an ignition coil on each spark plug, the absolute easiest test you can run is to swap that ignition coil with another ignition coil, then run the code scanner again. If the misfire has moved to that other cylinder, you have a bad ignition coil. Easy fix. Just make sure you know how the cylinders are numbered before you start swapping ignition coils.