this was not a 1 for 1 in my situation but this idea did get me to learn about relays and how they work. I was able to use that to jump my relay and siphon out the gas. I thank you sir, you are a true fucking legend.
I have a car I am junking, but also had a full tank of gas I'd rather not waste. Found you video, and by golly this totally worked. Thanks for this! Saved a lot of time, money, and headache. Awesome car hack.
My friends are always asking me to siphon gas and do all these things with siphoning gas I told them to go on the internet and find it out for themselves now I'm going to send them to your link because I can't stand asking the stupidest things when I already know these things and they just won't listen to me in the first place thanks to you I'll never be honest to siphon or have to do this again they will listen to you they won't listen to me thank you I've tried explaining this to them a million times
I will be trying this tonight or this weekend. Being an Electrician, I think you should be able to ohm out your relay to identify which terminals you need to jumper. If you have a dead short between two terminals, that should be your coil. Once you identify your coil, the other two will be your "open" contacts that complete the circuit to your fuel puymp when the relay is energized.
Totally beat me to it… soooo, something like th ZZZT❗️🤬. Think I’ll stick w the paper clip. At least til I decide to change professions. Thanks for this- surprisingly not a topic addressed in the other 400 “siphon gas” vids. I had figured I was too stupid to even steal gas there til I changed the wording in my search!
Just connect terminal 87a to ground (I think its terminal 13). It may be 87 on some cars, but the two parallel ones are 87 and 87a (the ones that it will switch between).
I pumped 10 gallons out by just sitting there turning the key on and off for 15 min . My 05 Malibu had a different relay. But the fuel rail worked out great 👍🏻
Hello, u didnt at all do the relay stuff? Im not confident ill get that part right so i wanna make sure theres a way around that and still get the gas out
Thank you sir this was extremely helpful. I knew it could be done, just wasn't sure how to go about it. Got a car I just filled up and the timing chain went out. Not gonna replace it, so the car's going to the scrap yard, and I didn't wanna give away 20 gallons of gas for scrap weight. Much appreciated
Excellent video. Thank you. It told me probably everything I needed to do to get the gas out of a car that is being salvaged in a clear, complete and concise manner. Very good. 👍
I find it easier and safer to pop the cover from the relay and close the contacts manually. This usually just requires a pocket screwdriver. It also ensures nothing gets shorted on the control side. This came in especially handy when I had to troubleshoot a no spark condition myself and needed to crank the engine from under the hood. Hope it helps.
Thanks Awesome. But you say pull out the fuse then turn the key or leave the fuse in then turn the key on... So do I have to take out the fuse at all? Jump the relay. pull out fuse turn key, then put fuse back in and it will start to drain. Ty
By the time I am reading your comment, it shows “6 months old”. Here’s my take on the confusion with the fuse: If you want to have “local control” to start the pumping from under the hood, keep the fuse out until you are ready with the hose securely in the gas can/“gerry jug” and then plug in the fuse. If you want to do it from inside the vehicle (I don’t recommend this for safety’s sake!) then leave the fuse in but have the gas can visible near you when turning the key so you can monitor the filling. This scenario really makes me nervous. At gas stations, we aren’t supposed to reenter our vehicles during fueling operations or we can puck up a static charge that can spark when we return to the grounded fuel nozzle. Still, if a fire breaks out inside the highly flammable interior while siphoning gas, there’s nowhere to run. From under the hood you have a chance to escape! With that said, if weather allows, do it outside and away from any buildings in case of fire. Hint: Have a good, tested “ABC” fire extinguisher accessible and ready within seconds from the vehicle, just in case!
This method worked perfectly on a 2002 Malibu. Jumped the fuel pump relay which is in the engine compartment fuse box, removed the fuel rail pressure release core hooked a hose onto it into a gas can turn the ignition to acc and was able to drain most of the gas out of a car with a spun engine bearing.
Your videos are outstanding, man. I'm about to finish a major engine overhaul on my '99 Grand Marquis and your videos have been a massive help. Everything from plastic welding, cleaning injectors, and draining the gas that sat in the tank for a year has been easier because you took the time to post a great video on it. Thank you so much @sixtyfiveford !
I had no idea this could be done. I had to get a fuel pump changed out a while back and they said they could not save the gas as they did not have gas cans around, I bet they went and got some when I left. This is an interesting way to empty the fuel tank without sucking on a hose and getting gas in the mouth like back in the day. hahahahaha Thanks for sharing this with us.
I can agree from seeing it 1st hand mechanics would keep "good" tyres that had a lil life left in and fuel that had been siphoned from a car that put wrong fuel in i happens more than you realize
I just tried out your advice on draining the fuel tank and it worked like a charm. I did it for a 2003 ford explorer and the fuel relay is # 48 in the engine compartment. I put a jumper between pins 3 and 5 and once you do this the pump start pumping gas. pins 3 and 5 are the large pins on the relay. Thank you very much for your advice.
I needed to change my fuel filter and also drain some gas from the tank. So once I disconnected the fuel line at the filter, I used your method to run the fuel pump to get the gas.
I am surprised you did not WARN of the pressure that could be at the test valve? Unscrewing the valve without relieving the pressure first is a good way to take a gas bath. If you pull the fuse or relay and crank the engine over should lower the pressure, and then take a rag and cover any object (a screw-driver works good) and press in the schrader valve should relieve any more built up pressure in the line.
Ben Bat Yeah, good point. I guess when you know what you're doing it's just normal to know there's a little pressure built up. I'll leave a note on the video.
sixtyfiveford I could see some people thinking if the key is off then there would be no pressure. That's how it looks like in your video. Gas in the eyes sucks!! Been there. I pulled a fuel rail that sat for over a year. I thought the pressure would have bleed off. I was wrong.
I took out the Shader valve but there wasn't enough pressure to keep the engine running so I took another valve and busted the back end off and screwed it in place after taking all the internal part out. I attached a hose and started the engine and pumped all the gas into a can. I was surprised how much fuel came through the hose but still provided enough fuel to keep the engine running.
Thank you for this method. Second owner of a '97 Taurus SHO 22 years now!, and been in quiet storage at my home of 16 years. So, yes, about 1/3 tank of 93 octane = old fuel still in the tank. I have been seeking advice on just how to go about removing the fuel before putting it on the road for the car show season. From fuel filter removal to syphoning (which can't be done due to a heavy screen in the filler neck.), to hot wiring the fuel pump at the inertia switch in the trunk! But, today, after watching YOUR presentation, I went out in the garage and found the schrader valve off the fuel rail right on top of the engine! Right near by was the enclosure with the large fuses and relays. I believe I am going to try this! Can you tell me the ID of the hose you used? Thanks again so much for the push to get me going on something I have put off for years ! (O:
@@sixtyfiveford Thanks '65, I will come back to let you know how it turned out. Thanks for the into on the fuel line ID. I will order it up along with the Schrader tool. Stay tuned ((O:
Good video once again, but a good alternative (sometimes) is to find the fuel pump itself and just connect a 12v battery straight onto the pump, having first connected a hose to the fuel line. Saves all that messin' with the relays and stuff! Thanks 65 :-)
sixtyfiveford There you go, some subject matter for another video....Relay's. A practical demonstration showing that they are just switches that can switch a heavy load using only a light current. How, when and why they are used, how to test and trouble shoot etc. Just a thought! :-)
Still might need to drop the tank...just to replace the straps and hardware...Gas in there is from 2014. Will not even TRY to start on that stuff lol. I will have to prime the rails though, to get that crap out of the fuel lines lol. Finally getting to starting my baby after my wreck. Almost ten years...and both of us got messed up and totalled, but, its time. Im back to working out, and got my old steed started and running (on ether at least) and ready to start replacing and restoring!
Thanks for answering a few of My questions I had just topped off My tank the night before My Truck got totaled when a 19 year old girl turned left in front of Me Need to get that $50 plus fuel out before the wrecker hauls Her off Thanks
This is brilliant! Let's say the fuel pump is shot, what about an external pump to suck the fuel from the fuel port? There would be resistance from the non working fuel pump in the tank though.
Most of the time you can just whack the bottom of the gas tank where the fuel pump is and it will come back to life temporarily. I'm pretty sure there will be resistance if your trying to suck through this port.
Dont work on 2005 volvo s40.Even if you close contacts of fuel relay manually.It just blew fuse.And all functions normally :car starts,drive around.Maybe something to do with fuel controle module.PEM if i recall correctly. All that i can figure out is to remove fuel pump and figure out which wires powers pump.Then connect with my own wires to battery after unplugging it from system and removed shrader valve to avoid overpressure on fuel line
I got a syphon hose into the gas tank by cutting the end of the hose on an angle, kind of pointed, and got the hose in over a lip by pushing and spinning the hose as I fed it in. I posted a video on my channel. Jeep Cherokee XJ.
Damn, finally found video showing which terminals I jump but was trying to figure out where to connect hose......remove the little valve omg replaced those on tires smh thank you I was having a brain fart now gotta find me a hose
Thanks, I was about to go get a hand pump but then I was told there's a ball or flap at fuel tank that will prevent a siphon hose from going into tank. Mom's cars has been sitting for a couple years, now I need to get it running for a niece.
Super vid and your rite it's not easy to get gas out of a newer car these day's. I did my sisters pt last week with a full tank just to scrape the trash build up off the sending unit it was no fun.
sixtyfiveford Yes it did and the hose connected half way down on the tank. I was able to take the hose of and push the valve in and lower the tank on one side and drain 3/4's out. What a pain. And a mess. It would have been way easier to do it your way. It had a test port on the fuel rail too.
If the jumper is connected to wrong contact any chance to blow out any electronics? I have a van with 18 gal of fuel that blew a head. The fuel is now stale but I will try it. Real sharp tip thanks for sharing.
Most pumps will still work a little even if they won't run the car. Banging on the tank can free up a stuck fuel pump as well. But if it doesn't, there really isn't anyway in except for dropping the tank or pulling the fuel filler neck at the tank after the check ball and siphoning from there.
What if I dont care about the car from which im siphoning? Whats the easiest, safest, and quickest thing i can rip, pry, or cut out to get to the gas fast?
I don’t understand why the fuel pump only runs for a couple of seconds. Can anyone explain that to me? Also I don’t understand the reason for removing the fuse.
Neighbor just sent one of those fwd Caddys to the junkyard last week. Sat in the yard for something like 20 years. I think I put it on IG. Shame, it was a solid car.
With the key in 'run' drawing that* much current from the battery how long until baddery jrains? About 70-80 min for regular head and parking litez to use up a 500 cca baddey
I tried this on my 2004 Ford Freestar. Pump kept cutting out after 3 seconds, just like it does when I turn the key under normal conditions. Any suggestions?
I just happened to be trying to pump fuel from a 2013 Equinox that has a pretty full tank because this car is just sitting for now. Disconnected the supply line before the schrader valve and connected some hose going into a container. I jumped the run crank relay but fuel pump will not stay on. Seems like a prime cycle or something. Is there an easy way to make the fuel pump run continuously? I mean, aside from crawling underneath and jumping 12v to the pump connector.
@@sixtyfiveford First off Thank you for your reply. No. It's not. The vehicle in this video appears to predate cambus module systems in cars. 2013 Chevy equinox I'm working on I now know has a fuel pump control module in the trunk. There is not a relay for JUST the fuel pump. Also there are 2 fuel pumps. Low pressure in the tank. High pressure pump on the side of the engine. There are 2 fuel line disconnects, one on either side of a schrader valve before the High pressure pump. There is a relay labeled "Run/Crank". I believe this only sends signal to the fuel pump module and engine module and so jumping this relay WILL NOT run the low pressure pump continuously. My guess is in order to turn the pump on and have it stay on one would have to find the wires from the module that power the pump and jump them there. OR disconnect the pump wires at the tank and jump 12v directly to the pump. There might also be a way to manually turn the pump on with a dealer level scan tool. Your video does not cover exactly these issues. AT ALL. It's also possible to have to jump 5v at the module to send signal to turn the pump on. IDK. I've only been looking into this since late last night. I was looking for and easy solution. There probably is. However, I do not understand enough about 2013 GM EcoTec fuel systems to Know how to turn on the low pressure pump continuously. And I do not think you do either based on the unhelpful and useless to me reply you left.
@@chad4132 The entire point of a relay is to pass the final high current to whatever device you're running; fuel pump in this scenario. The computer will send a low amperage signal to the relay to turn on or off the fuel pump.
Y did u turn the relay over to that particular orientation before u started drawing the diagram of its pins on the notebook? Not got any car electrics background.
I just bypass the whole relay part. i have a external universal pump with two jumper cable clips i think i paid 20 bucks for the pump and had one of those HFT battery maintainers and stole the alligator clips off that its good for vehicle pumps that dont work. But thats a great idea if you dont have a extra pump great vid .
Thank you my old car got totaled planning to give it to my girlfriend in a few months when she finally passes her driving test but I just got a new car and I filled my tank right before it got totaled so I don’t want my $80 worth of gas to go to waste lol
Hey quick question! I have a 2008 Ford e350 van with two year old gas in it. Should I drain the fuel out of the system or just ad fresh gas and some water reduce product and start it up? Thanks for your videos! Love it!
StrtRodder100 All cars made within the last 20+- years have a valve system to prevent fuel from flowing out of the tank/fill hose in case of a rollover accident. This prevents anything like a hose from being able to go down the fill hose.
That is a great way to extract gas. I just need to find the opening for fuel pressure measurement. Also not sure, so do you need to disconnect the Fuel Pump fuse, or leave it in? Thank you for the informative film.
I was thinking about doing this on my car that iam giving to my son . It's a 1992 Chevy lumina. I replaced the gas filter and it had a bunch of rust and water that came out. So do i do the same with my car?
The fuse has to be in for the power to go through. I think he was saying taking the fuse out will ensure u don't short circuit anything when putting the jumper wire in the relay connector. But the fuse needs to be placed back in so the power goes through everything, otherwise nothing will happen.
Just tried this and it did not work. Got zero fuel to come out. In fact, it shorted out my ECU/ECM/PCM (whatever) and blew the fuse for it. Odometer blanked out and car won't start. What did I do wrong? I'm gonna replace the fuse, obviously and would like to try again but dont want to keep making the same mistake. Thanks for anyone that can help.
Great to see someone getting straight to the point. Brilliant method. 9 years later and still a useful video.
this was not a 1 for 1 in my situation but this idea did get me to learn about relays and how they work. I was able to use that to jump my relay and siphon out the gas. I thank you sir, you are a true fucking legend.
eight years later, this is exactly the info i needed.
Especially with gas prices being so high 😭
I was always wondering about that valve if it was for other useful uses
For real lmao
9 for me 😅🎉🎉🎉🎉 hope you are well
I have a car I am junking, but also had a full tank of gas I'd rather not waste. Found you video, and by golly this totally worked. Thanks for this! Saved a lot of time, money, and headache. Awesome car hack.
Aaron Mollenkopf Awesome... Can't throw away gasoline, it's the same as burning money.
Good job most people don't 'show' close enough while explaining, thanks man.😊
Car sat for 5 years tried to siphon out the old school way and it wouldn’t pump anything out this is the info I needed thank you!
This method helps out alot I got rear-ended and my truck is totaled and didn't want to do it the old-school way thank you for making this video
My friends are always asking me to siphon gas and do all these things with siphoning gas I told them to go on the internet and find it out for themselves now I'm going to send them to your link because I can't stand asking the stupidest things when I already know these things and they just won't listen to me in the first place thanks to you I'll never be honest to siphon or have to do this again they will listen to you they won't listen to me thank you I've tried explaining this to them a million times
I will be trying this tonight or this weekend. Being an Electrician, I think you should be able to ohm out your relay to identify which terminals you need to jumper. If you have a dead short between two terminals, that should be your coil. Once you identify your coil, the other two will be your "open" contacts that complete the circuit to your fuel puymp when the relay is energized.
😵💫 me acting like I know what you mean:
“😎 yep makes since bro exactly what I was thinkin 👌”
Totally beat me to it… soooo, something like th ZZZT❗️🤬. Think I’ll stick w the paper clip. At least til I decide to change professions.
Thanks for this- surprisingly not a topic addressed in the other 400 “siphon gas” vids. I had figured I was too stupid to even steal gas there til I changed the wording in my search!
Just connect terminal 87a to ground (I think its terminal 13). It may be 87 on some cars, but the two parallel ones are 87 and 87a (the ones that it will switch between).
@@RipRoaringGarage 87a = NC, the energized contact is 87 to suppy 12V to pump.
I pumped 10 gallons out by just sitting there turning the key on and off for 15 min . My 05 Malibu had a different relay. But the fuel rail worked out great 👍🏻
Hello, u didnt at all do the relay stuff? Im not confident ill get that part right so i wanna make sure theres a way around that and still get the gas out
Thank you sir this was extremely helpful. I knew it could be done, just wasn't sure how to go about it. Got a car I just filled up and the timing chain went out. Not gonna replace it, so the car's going to the scrap yard, and I didn't wanna give away 20 gallons of gas for scrap weight. Much appreciated
Worked like a charm. Drained a full tank on an SUV going to the junkyard. Thanks so much!
Awesome.
How long did it take?
Excellent video. Thank you. It told me probably everything I needed to do to get the gas out of a car that is being salvaged in a clear, complete and concise manner. Very good. 👍
Awesome! Due to hurricane Ian I'm stuck and low on fuel for generator. This helped a me out big time! Thank you!
I find it easier and safer to pop the cover from the relay and close the contacts manually. This usually just requires a pocket screwdriver. It also ensures nothing gets shorted on the control side. This came in especially handy when I had to troubleshoot a no spark condition myself and needed to crank the engine from under the hood. Hope it helps.
Ryan Lane Yes, but a lot of relays are glued shut.
I've said this in other videos . But, to my way of thinking this is what UA-cam was supposed to be all about.
Thank you.
Totally worked! Thanks bud. 4 way wrench 1.99 autozone, paper clip to close the open circuit the relay closes and worked like a charm.
Thanks Awesome.
But you say pull out the fuse then turn the key or leave the fuse in then turn the key on... So do I have to take out the fuse at all? Jump the relay. pull out fuse turn key, then put fuse back in and it will start to drain.
Ty
By the time I am reading your comment, it shows “6 months old”. Here’s my take on the confusion with the fuse:
If you want to have “local control” to start the pumping from under the hood, keep the fuse out until you are ready with the hose securely in the gas can/“gerry jug” and then plug in the fuse.
If you want to do it from inside the vehicle (I don’t recommend this for safety’s sake!) then leave the fuse in but have the gas can visible near you when turning the key so you can monitor the filling. This scenario really makes me nervous. At gas stations, we aren’t supposed to reenter our vehicles during fueling operations or we can puck up a static charge that can spark when we return to the grounded fuel nozzle. Still, if a fire breaks out inside the highly flammable interior while siphoning gas, there’s nowhere to run. From under the hood you have a chance to escape! With that said, if weather allows, do it outside and away from any buildings in case of fire.
Hint: Have a good, tested “ABC” fire extinguisher accessible and ready within seconds from the vehicle, just in case!
This method worked perfectly on a 2002 Malibu. Jumped the fuel pump relay which is in the engine compartment fuse box, removed the fuel rail pressure release core hooked a hose onto it into a gas can turn the ignition to acc and was able to drain most of the gas out of a car with a spun engine bearing.
Awesome!
Your videos are outstanding, man. I'm about to finish a major engine overhaul on my '99 Grand Marquis and your videos have been a massive help. Everything from plastic welding, cleaning injectors, and draining the gas that sat in the tank for a year has been easier because you took the time to post a great video on it. Thank you so much @sixtyfiveford !
That is awesome!
Does this harm anything, if the tank contains 16 yr old gas?
I had no idea this could be done. I had to get a fuel pump changed out a while back and they said they could not save the gas as they did not have gas cans around, I bet they went and got some when I left. This is an interesting way to empty the fuel tank without sucking on a hose and getting gas in the mouth like back in the day. hahahahaha Thanks for sharing this with us.
Superiorpowerwash Yeah, I can't imagine anyone just getting rid of gas.
I can agree from seeing it 1st hand mechanics would keep "good" tyres that had a lil life left in and fuel that had been siphoned from a car that put wrong fuel in i happens more than you realize
I just tried out your advice on draining the fuel tank and it worked like a charm. I did it for a 2003 ford explorer and the fuel relay is # 48 in the engine compartment. I put a jumper between pins 3 and 5 and once you do this the pump start pumping gas. pins 3 and 5 are the large pins on the relay. Thank you very much for your advice.
Did you have to pull the other fuse like he shows and turn the key on???
I'm about to do this to an 03 escape tomorrow that's kinda funny
I needed to change my fuel filter and also drain some gas from the tank. So once I disconnected the fuel line at the filter, I used your method to run the fuel pump to get the gas.
Thank you sixtyfiveford I was able to retrieve my fuel from my totaled car !
Awesome.
well done, got a dead 4runner with a full tank to deal with,
mustie1 Liquid Gold.
@@sixtyfiveford Liquid PLATINUM at today's prices!!
I am surprised you did not WARN of the pressure that could be at the test valve? Unscrewing the valve without relieving the pressure first is a good way to take a gas bath. If you pull the fuse or relay and crank the engine over should lower the pressure, and then take a rag and cover any object (a screw-driver works good) and press in the schrader valve should relieve any more built up pressure in the line.
Ben Bat Yeah, good point. I guess when you know what you're doing it's just normal to know there's a little pressure built up. I'll leave a note on the video.
sixtyfiveford I could see some people thinking if the key is off then there would be no pressure. That's how it looks like in your video. Gas in the eyes sucks!! Been there. I pulled a fuel rail that sat for over a year. I thought the pressure would have bleed off. I was wrong.
This was genius. Drained my 2000 Ford Taurus this way. I might have burned out the fuel pump but worked like a charm.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
I might need this soon, I have a full tank that's getting old with no particular place to go but I can use some for my lawn equipment.
I took out the Shader valve but there wasn't enough pressure to keep the engine running so I took another valve and busted the back end off and screwed it in place after taking all the internal part out. I attached a hose and started the engine and pumped all the gas into a can. I was surprised how much fuel came through the hose but still provided enough fuel to keep the engine running.
Thank you for this method. Second owner of a '97 Taurus SHO 22 years now!, and been in quiet storage at my home of 16 years. So, yes, about 1/3 tank of 93 octane = old fuel still in the tank. I have been seeking advice on just how to go about removing the fuel before putting it on the road for the car show season. From fuel filter removal to syphoning (which can't be done due to a heavy screen in the filler neck.), to hot wiring the fuel pump at the inertia switch in the trunk!
But, today, after watching YOUR presentation, I went out in the garage and found the schrader valve off the fuel rail right on top of the engine! Right near by was the enclosure with the large fuses and relays. I believe I am going to try this!
Can you tell me the ID of the hose you used? Thanks again so much for the push to get me going on something I have put off for years ! (O:
SHO that's awesome. That's going to be a fun car! I used 1/4id fuel line.
@@sixtyfiveford Thanks '65, I will come back to let you know how it turned out. Thanks for the into on the fuel line ID. I will order it up along with the Schrader tool. Stay tuned ((O:
Thank you, thank you, thank you! Stale gas in my stored Chevy s-10 had to be re-freshed and this did the trick. Brilliant hack!
+David Taylor Awesome..
Thank you very much for this; getting rid of a car soon that has half a tank of gas that's only a week or two old.
Good video once again, but a good alternative (sometimes) is to find the fuel pump itself and just connect a 12v battery straight onto the pump, having first connected a hose to the fuel line. Saves all that messin' with the relays and stuff! Thanks 65 :-)
Bob Bailey Relays are intimidating and misunderstood. This particular car can only have access to the pump by dropping the tank.
sixtyfiveford
There you go, some subject matter for another video....Relay's. A practical demonstration showing that they are just switches that can switch a heavy load using only a light current. How, when and why they are used, how to test and trouble shoot etc. Just a thought! :-)
I do have a year or two video on them. ua-cam.com/video/uerxvIBODOE/v-deo.html
Great idea, modern Ford trucks don't have this valve unfortunately. Can probably just remove the fuel line and put a hose on it though.
Couldnt drain my 2005 f250
Good to know. Pity there is no way to easily get past those check valves through the filler port. Thanks for sharing.
MRrwmac Yeah, I pulled a tank a few years ago and by seeing it, realized that it is impossible to get a hose around that check ball.
Still might need to drop the tank...just to replace the straps and hardware...Gas in there is from 2014. Will not even TRY to start on that stuff lol. I will have to prime the rails though, to get that crap out of the fuel lines lol.
Finally getting to starting my baby after my wreck. Almost ten years...and both of us got messed up and totalled, but, its time. Im back to working out, and got my old steed started and running (on ether at least) and ready to start replacing and restoring!
Thanks for answering a few of My questions
I had just topped off My tank the night before My Truck got totaled when a 19 year old girl turned left in front of Me
Need to get that $50 plus fuel out before the wrecker hauls Her off
Thanks
That always sucks.
This is brilliant!
Let's say the fuel pump is shot, what about an external pump to suck the fuel from the fuel port?
There would be resistance from the non working fuel pump in the tank though.
Most of the time you can just whack the bottom of the gas tank where the fuel pump is and it will come back to life temporarily. I'm pretty sure there will be resistance if your trying to suck through this port.
Thanks man. Been looking for a way to get my fuel out of cars I dismantle without accessing and powering the pump directly.
Great tip but what if you want to drain the gas in order to change a bad fuel pump located in the fuel tank . ?
Generally you can temporarily revive a dead fuel pump by banging on the bottom of the tank directly below the pump. The jostling frees it up.
Dont work on 2005 volvo s40.Even if you close contacts of fuel relay manually.It just blew fuse.And all functions normally :car starts,drive around.Maybe something to do with fuel controle module.PEM if i recall correctly.
All that i can figure out is to remove fuel pump and figure out which wires powers pump.Then connect with my own wires to battery after unplugging it from system and removed shrader valve to avoid overpressure on fuel line
I'm confused why do you have to pull out the fuse pump fuse?
And to make sure you're doubly confused, he then says dat u can leave it in.... Totally ruined the video. Wot the hell?????
I got a syphon hose into the gas tank by cutting the end of the hose on an angle, kind of pointed, and got the hose in over a lip by pushing and spinning the hose as I fed it in. I posted a video on my channel. Jeep Cherokee XJ.
Damn, finally found video showing which terminals I jump but was trying to figure out where to connect hose......remove the little valve omg replaced those on tires smh thank you I was having a brain fart now gotta find me a hose
I love this guy! Man after my own heart
Thanks, I was about to go get a hand pump but then I was told there's a ball or flap at fuel tank that will prevent a siphon hose from going into tank.
Mom's cars has been sitting for a couple years, now I need to get it running for a niece.
Super vid and your rite it's not easy to get gas out of a newer car these day's. I did my sisters pt last week with a full tank just to scrape the trash build up off the sending unit it was no fun.
scottsinfl Did that one have a check ball or flapper valve?
sixtyfiveford Yes it did and the hose connected half way down on the tank. I was able to take the hose of and push the valve in and lower the tank on one side and drain 3/4's out. What a pain. And a mess. It would have been way easier to do it your way. It had a test port on the fuel rail too.
Yes sir, great video, very helpful in times of need.
Thanks.
Thanks a lot for your videos. You explain yourself clearly easy to follow.
Bruce
Bruce Pender Thanks Bruce.
What happens if u cross the wrong points in that relay spot. Will it damage the vehicle
How would one drain their tank when the fuel pump doesn't work and the filler neck has a mesh to prevent using a siphon hose?
Whack the bottom of the tank where the fuel pump sits. This will generally bring a dead fuel pump back to life momentarily.
Your videos have always been full of great information. Keep up the good work.
Julio Burgos Thanks for watching.
This just solved my problem. Thank you for this!
Awesome, I'm glad it was helpful.
Thank you for the info your video is very helpful and to the point and very detailed appreciate it very much have a good day
So, I'm correct in assuming this won't work for me due to the fact that I'm trying to a replace a burnt out fuel pump? Lucky me, the tank is full...
I'm in the same predicament. How did you eventually get the fuel out?
I didnt have a battery or key. I used a jump box. Hooked the ground to the frame and the hot to the fuel pump wire.
Awesome.
Just put an air line to your fill nozzel and pressurize your gas tank and the gas eill flow out the fuel rail.
Sweet fix to a problem. Another use case would be needing gas for a generator when the power goes out and your gas cans are empty
If the jumper is connected to wrong contact any chance to blow out any electronics? I have a van with 18 gal of fuel that blew a head. The fuel is now stale but I will try it. Real sharp tip thanks for sharing.
JOE Z The fuse will blow and should protect the entire circuit.
But is worthless if the pump is gone out, so if you actually have a bad pump what's the process of siphoning gas through the fuel rail port?
Most pumps will still work a little even if they won't run the car. Banging on the tank can free up a stuck fuel pump as well. But if it doesn't, there really isn't anyway in except for dropping the tank or pulling the fuel filler neck at the tank after the check ball and siphoning from there.
Well if you by mistake fill diesel in your petrol car , its a great way to remove the fuel before driving and damaging any components
Naser Younus Yeah, that's a great application for this.
Naser Younus GOTTA DO THAT TODAY
If old gas can be bad for your engine can it gunk up your fuel pump ?
I've never seen it gunk up a fuel pump. It could clog fuel injectors though.
What about high pressure fuel pumps
What if I dont care about the car from which im siphoning? Whats the easiest, safest, and quickest thing i can rip, pry, or cut out to get to the gas fast?
good sir. thank you so much for posting this. worked flawlessly for me on my 03 blazer! nice job.
Awesome.
Exactly what I needed. Thank you.
How do you do this if your fuel pump is bad? Then it can't push fuel to the rail, right?
Can I check underneath my truck holds the gas
I don’t understand why the fuel pump only runs for a couple of seconds. Can anyone explain that to me?
Also I don’t understand the reason for removing the fuse.
Neighbor just sent one of those fwd Caddys to the junkyard last week.
Sat in the yard for something like 20 years. I think I put it on IG. Shame, it was a solid car.
So this would NOT work if you are draining the fuel tank if the fuel pump is NOT working (the reason for draining the tank) ?
Generally a failing fuel pump can be brought back to life by banging on it.
With the key in 'run' drawing that* much current from the battery how long until baddery jrains? About 70-80 min for regular head and parking litez to use up a 500 cca baddey
thanks for the video. I was wondering what size hose do you need and second do you need to do anything else besides putting the valve back on?
I tried this on my 2004 Ford Freestar. Pump kept cutting out after 3 seconds, just like it does when I turn the key under normal conditions. Any suggestions?
I have water in my tank(ex) can I use this method to drain my tank without ruining the fuel filter
WHAT do you do if the pump is dead ?
Thank you sir. Your video was very helpful!!
I just happened to be trying to pump fuel from a 2013 Equinox that has a pretty full tank because this car is just sitting for now. Disconnected the supply line before the schrader valve and connected some hose going into a container. I jumped the run crank relay but fuel pump will not stay on. Seems like a prime cycle or something. Is there an easy way to make the fuel pump run continuously? I mean, aside from crawling underneath and jumping 12v to the pump connector.
@@chad4132 The entire video is exactly the issue I'm telling you how to resolve.
@@sixtyfiveford First off Thank you for your reply. No. It's not. The vehicle in this video appears to predate cambus module systems in cars. 2013 Chevy equinox I'm working on I now know has a fuel pump control module in the trunk. There is not a relay for JUST the fuel pump. Also there are 2 fuel pumps. Low pressure in the tank. High pressure pump on the side of the engine. There are 2 fuel line disconnects, one on either side of a schrader valve before the High pressure pump. There is a relay labeled "Run/Crank". I believe this only sends signal to the fuel pump module and engine module and so jumping this relay WILL NOT run the low pressure pump continuously. My guess is in order to turn the pump on and have it stay on one would have to find the wires from the module that power the pump and jump them there. OR disconnect the pump wires at the tank and jump 12v directly to the pump. There might also be a way to manually turn the pump on with a dealer level scan tool. Your video does not cover exactly these issues. AT ALL. It's also possible to have to jump 5v at the module to send signal to turn the pump on. IDK. I've only been looking into this since late last night. I was looking for and easy solution. There probably is. However, I do not understand enough about 2013 GM EcoTec fuel systems to Know how to turn on the low pressure pump continuously. And I do not think you do either based on the unhelpful and useless to me reply you left.
@@chad4132 The entire point of a relay is to pass the final high current to whatever device you're running; fuel pump in this scenario. The computer will send a low amperage signal to the relay to turn on or off the fuel pump.
Y did u turn the relay over to that particular orientation before u started drawing the diagram of its pins on the notebook? Not got any car electrics background.
Thanks! This video save my truck! Your awesome!!
biggmixx2906 Awesome.
very good, but how much pressure should we expect from the pump, i had thought it could be hundreds of psi.
Most are between 25-50 psi.
Ben Bat Ben is dead on.
Confused about how and when the siphon kicks in.
I just bypass the whole relay part. i have a external universal pump with two jumper cable clips i think i paid 20 bucks for the pump and had one of those HFT battery maintainers and stole the alligator clips off that its good for vehicle pumps that dont work. But thats a great idea if you dont have a extra pump great vid .
An auxiliary pump is easier.
What years would be considered modern? I have a 1993 Honda Civic del Sol S. Is that modern enough that all this has to be done?
Modern equals anything fuel injected.
Instead of doing the relay thing just turn your key on and since it's not building pressure your fuel pump should stay running
So all the 'dirty' old, bad fuel gets through the pipes filters and pump ?!
It's already in the lines, filters and pump.
Thank you my old car got totaled planning to give it to my girlfriend in a few months when she finally passes her driving test but I just got a new car and I filled my tank right before it got totaled so I don’t want my $80 worth of gas to go to waste lol
Hey quick question! I have a 2008 Ford e350 van with two year old gas in it. Should I drain the fuel out of the system or just ad fresh gas and some water reduce product and start it up? Thanks for your videos! Love it!
Will this work on a 1996 Chevy express 1500 with spider injection 5.7l v8?
I dont know anything about my car just bought it 3 weeks ago and need to replace a fuel sending unit ...i got a siphon hose too small
Good to know, did i miss it? why can you not siphon the old way?
StrtRodder100 All cars made within the last 20+- years have a valve system to prevent fuel from flowing out of the tank/fill hose in case of a rollover accident. This prevents anything like a hose from being able to go down the fill hose.
sixtyfiveford ah ok, gotcha,
That is a great way to extract gas. I just need to find the opening for fuel pressure measurement. Also not sure, so do you need to disconnect the Fuel Pump fuse, or leave it in? Thank you for the informative film.
You leave the fuel pump fuse in.
What about a car that don't have that port?
I don't understand the significance of fiddling with the fuse. From what I could tell, it had nothing to do with this procedure. What did I miss?
I thin He was talking about turning the ignition on, then using the fuse to turn the fuel pump on and off.
Spark + gas = bad
Pump would prime then shut off otherwise
Bro.....u saved my life......
I was thinking about doing this on my car that iam giving to my son . It's a 1992 Chevy lumina. I replaced the gas filter and it had a bunch of rust and water that came out. So do i do the same with my car?
You could do the identical thing to drain the tank.
does this work with a 1999 lincoln town car?
So do you leave out the 15amp Fuse and then turn on the key to start pumping??
The fuse has to be in for the power to go through. I think he was saying taking the fuse out will ensure u don't short circuit anything when putting the jumper wire in the relay connector. But the fuse needs to be placed back in so the power goes through everything, otherwise nothing will happen.
Why pull and re-insert the fuse?
Just tried this and it did not work. Got zero fuel to come out. In fact, it shorted out my ECU/ECM/PCM (whatever) and blew the fuse for it. Odometer blanked out and car won't start. What did I do wrong? I'm gonna replace the fuse, obviously and would like to try again but dont want to keep making the same mistake. Thanks for anyone that can help.
Damn lol you probably need a new computer
@@Realistic702 nah. it was just the fuse. it's working fine now.