How to Diagnose and Replace a Fuel Pump

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  • Опубліковано 21 вер 2024
  • Fuel Pump Test and Fuel Pump Replacement. I show you how to figure out if your fuel pump is bad and then how to replace a fuel pump in your car or truck. In this episode of the Drift Build I try to get the Mustang started!
    Where I got my Fuel Pump: goo.gl/xjBKd9
    Fuel Filter: goo.gl/sfbFDa
    Fuel Line Quick Disconnect Tool: amzn.to/29QS5To
    Voltmeter: amzn.to/2SDSUT1
    Fuel Pressure Tester: amzn.to/2aBszi4
    Ramps I used: amzn.to/2agKFXM
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    Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. ChrisFix assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. ChrisFix recommends safe practices when working on vehicles and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not ChrisFix. This video was supported by AutoZone and all opinions are mine. They were so helpful with the ChrisFix Car Meet and getting my car back on the road so thank you!

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  • @notaberger_3216
    @notaberger_3216 6 років тому +856

    Love how he bought a brand new fuel pump assembly just to show us what it looked like for 2 seconds of the video. If thats not dedication, I dont know what is. Keep making quality content!

    • @samanthaandthevolume8225
      @samanthaandthevolume8225 5 років тому +72

      Im sure they let him borrow it for the video. They(Autozone) will loan most anything. Just bring it back and that is to a person without a reputation. Chris Fix is the BEST

    • @yournamehere3679
      @yournamehere3679 4 роки тому +28

      Samantha And The Volume I agree ☝️ most parts store around this guy know what he does and will eat the cost because it promotes the store, not discrediting your comment by any means, just input from a ex-mechanic who makes more money selling parts than I did installing them due to the crappy shop pay 👌

    • @Bikewithlove
      @Bikewithlove 4 роки тому +7

      Samantha And The Volume - Autozone rules. So does Napa. In my town there’s an O’Reilley, a Knechts, an Autozone, and a Napa within blocks of each other all on the same blvd. Plus a Fred Meyer, and a Target & Wal Mart - not to mention a half dozen tire & alignment shops. It’s car-part heaven :)

    • @ptaweston
      @ptaweston 4 роки тому +5

      He didn't buy it. He doesn't buy anything. It's either given to him in exchange for free advertising or he gets sponsored. With that many subscribers, you get everything for free.

    • @lincolngolladay
      @lincolngolladay 4 роки тому +1

      bro he just bought it after finding out what was wrong 😂

  • @AimingWanderously
    @AimingWanderously 5 років тому +2434

    Worthy of mention, DO NOT use any electric drills or drivers when working on fuel tanks, hand tools only! I know that's how you did it, but it needs said too. Great vids.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  5 років тому +534

      Thanks for the extra tips!

    • @sahibdipsandhu
      @sahibdipsandhu 5 років тому +94

      Is it so you dont blow your car up?

    • @Pilzi02
      @Pilzi02 5 років тому +162

      @@sahibdipsandhu yes then we can use flex tape to repair the car

    • @RzVids
      @RzVids 5 років тому +7

      Why...?

    • @AimingWanderously
      @AimingWanderously 5 років тому +154

      @@RzVids spark from elec drill+vapors=kablooey

  • @fakedog1764
    @fakedog1764 5 років тому +773

    Hey Chris, my fuel pump went bad on my 2002 Ford Fusion. At minimum it would have cost me £250 to get a new one fitted at a garage however with your video, I was able to service the pump myself barely spending more than £30. Absolute legend mate, thanks for the guidance

    • @darthdarthbinkss
      @darthdarthbinkss 4 роки тому +11

      But.. there's no such thing as a 2002 Ford Fusion.

    • @Mr1diego1
      @Mr1diego1 4 роки тому +73

      There is in the EU.

    • @galacticgaminghd1859
      @galacticgaminghd1859 4 роки тому +2

      @@darthdarthbinkss yes there is

    • @darthdarthbinkss
      @darthdarthbinkss 4 роки тому +3

      @@Mr1diego1 Ohhhh. Thought it would have had a different name

    • @omarcarrillo7239
      @omarcarrillo7239 4 роки тому +2

      Darth Darth Binks I believe it’s called the Mondeo

  • @pump-848
    @pump-848 4 роки тому +1932

    *Chrisfix starts the car*
    Owner: Give my car back

    • @motorkings1725
      @motorkings1725 4 роки тому +22

      No

    • @motorkings1725
      @motorkings1725 4 роки тому +7

      Hi is going to do super car from that

    • @xpritulx
      @xpritulx 4 роки тому +33

      @@motorkings1725 tf

    • @markmurphy3832
      @markmurphy3832 4 роки тому +5

      Great video. Thx

    • @Idiomatick
      @Idiomatick 4 роки тому +20

      That happened when I was doing computer repairs all the time.
      Or "it only took an hour to fix, so I only have to pay what I think is worth an hour" ... when it could have taken 5.

  • @toben42
    @toben42 7 років тому +5650

    I learn more on UA-cam than I ever did in school.

    • @CoinSea
      @CoinSea 7 років тому +58

      same here!

    • @iforgothisname2564
      @iforgothisname2564 7 років тому +184

      IT's because this is interesting and your actually paying attention.

    • @qpwdfgh4939
      @qpwdfgh4939 7 років тому +38

      IForgotHisName lol ur so true😂😂

    • @mix-gas-slap-assl7157
      @mix-gas-slap-assl7157 7 років тому +15

      toben42 so true

    • @arifariffin482
      @arifariffin482 6 років тому +39

      it would sad if youtube suddenly charge fee for educational video. Thumb up

  • @EarthStory
    @EarthStory 6 років тому +151

    You sir are single-handedly helping us roll smoothly across the USA in our '85 Dodge van and keep making our cinematic/philosophical vanlife channel!

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  6 років тому +15

      Awesomeeeee!!!!

  • @yaronhutten74
    @yaronhutten74 7 років тому +1595

    You have no idea how much I'm learning from you man. thank you so much!

    • @taahasiddiqui1071
      @taahasiddiqui1071 7 років тому +32

      yeah he does he is the one teaching you bro

    • @SE45CX
      @SE45CX 7 років тому +41

      This one individual Chrisfix does more work than entire corporations and education institutions combined.

    • @gijs.22
      @gijs.22 6 років тому +6

      Yaron Hutten i am going into a car mechanic i think i can almost skip the first semester seeing this guy as already teached me

    • @owengillmer6496
      @owengillmer6496 6 років тому +1

      Yaron Hutten I

    • @robloxdavid4445
      @robloxdavid4445 6 років тому +4

      LIL PUMP

  • @natedawg455
    @natedawg455 4 роки тому +165

    Advice: While you have the gas tank dropped, take a second and check your filler neck gasket/grommet. On most Mustangs in the 1994-2004 range, you have to drop the gas tank to change that gasket. Save yourself the time and check/replace it while you're doing the pump. That way you don't have to drop the gas tank a second time like I had to. The grommet is located at the base of the filler neck. It's a rubber donut on the side of the gas tank.
    Driving around with a failed filler neck grommet will prevent you from getting any more than half a tank of gas; the rest will spill out. You will literally dump fuel out of your tank when you take a hard left turn. If you choose to replace it, make sure get the right one. The grommets are separated by year ranges: 1981-1997, 1998, and 1999-2004. You read that right. The grommet for 1998 Mustangs is exclusive to only 1998 Mustangs. It will not fit a 1999 nor a 1997.
    Thanks for the video, Chris. Got a cheap 1998 Mustang from a friend. It wouldn't start and had sat for 3 years. A few hours and a new fuel pump later, it started right up.

    • @RcFlashlight
      @RcFlashlight 2 роки тому +8

      I wish I had read this when I was doing work on my car. Although it is a 1977 LTD, it does have one of those filler neck grommets. I had to get a new gas tank for the car, but it didn't come with one of those grommets and I thought it would be fine. As soon as I filled it up to the top, it starting leaking. I probably lost $30 of gas just because of that. Now i'm gonna have to drop the tank again pretty soon.. :(

    • @maxwellclark2744
      @maxwellclark2744 Рік тому

      WHY IS YOUR COMMENT SO LONG!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

    • @natedawg455
      @natedawg455 Рік тому +20

      @@maxwellclark2744Because it contains a lot of words....and information. WHY ARE YOU YELLING?!?!?!?!?

    • @408BARZ
      @408BARZ Рік тому +1

      Wow I wish I hand read this years ago. I had a 96 Gt and gas spilled out with hard left turns and it took MONTHS TO DIAGNOSE…. I later on figured it out hahaha. Good tip bro!

    • @trickyricky12147
      @trickyricky12147 2 місяці тому

      ​@@natedawg455that mofo above has a short attention span that's why.

  • @Bikewithlove
    @Bikewithlove 4 роки тому +59

    You’re a great teacher, Chris. Even though my 97 Malibu is slightly different, you gave me some good pointers, like marking the mileage on the filter, and the pre-tests.
    Long story short, I couldn’t change my filter because the disconnect was bent inside, so I cut the fuel line thinking I could repair it - I was wrong.
    Dropping the tank like you did was way easier than trying to heat & fix the line, only for it to leak tragically.
    The good news is that a fuel filter change quote was $60, but a new pump assembly with all new fuel lines cost $100 - so all in all it was only a $40 mistake, plus the old pump works fine and while it’s out I’ll have the time to learn how to make a new fuel line & have a spare fuel pump ready to go if I need it.
    The experience of changing the pump is worth even more, and in many ways.
    Thanks, Chris!

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  4 роки тому +12

      Awesome! I'm glad the whole process went well!

    • @Bikewithlove
      @Bikewithlove 4 роки тому +2

      ChrisFix - Thanks Chris, My car’s back on the road. I considered cutting a hatch while the tank was down but decided against it. If anything goes wrong, I’d prefer any leaking fuel and fumes to remain outside of the car.
      This was a brutal job, and I did it in the cold, but I did it right & it’s done.
      Suggestion for Christmas this year: a professional pneumatic factory hose clamp plier tool. Best tool I ever owned. Removed the vapor canister and made the whole job easier. Replaced a burst coolant hose last summer in minutes flat. Great tool.

    • @jwhelw
      @jwhelw 2 роки тому +1

      Cars cars cars I like cars

    • @kitty_catYT7201
      @kitty_catYT7201 2 роки тому +1

      @@chrisfix hi

  • @shiningemperor850
    @shiningemperor850 5 років тому +183

    I love this honest, ethical advise from his conscience; I've been deceived by MANY MECHANICS for big bucks. May God Bless these honest good people. ChrisFix ROCKS.

  • @junaidnk8701
    @junaidnk8701 8 років тому +66

    Impressed by your diagnosis and surprised by the tech involved in a gas tank. Keep it up!!!

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  8 років тому +5

      +Junaid Nk thanks!

    • @HybridEdits
      @HybridEdits 8 років тому

      +ChrisFix how come your video wasn't in my sub box?

    • @spoony8232
      @spoony8232 8 років тому

      He did in an older video.

    • @sneakysnakepie1
      @sneakysnakepie1 8 років тому

      easy, if you don't hear the pump it's either bad or not getting voltage. now flow and psi are a different story

    • @charredskeleton
      @charredskeleton 8 років тому

      +Paul Metcalf which one?

  • @_______69________11
    @_______69________11 4 роки тому +189

    I'm pretty sure that at this point I am addicted to watching your vids I have watched every vid like 4 times

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  4 роки тому +28

      I'm glad you like them!

    • @fezg123
      @fezg123 4 роки тому +2

      Yeah bro same here, absolute gentleman and Legend 🤙

    • @Silverdev2482
      @Silverdev2482 4 роки тому +1

      nice name

    • @jammy46235
      @jammy46235 2 роки тому

      Same lol you never know when you have to work on something and Chris gives you the confidence too do it lol

  • @alexrhodes6695
    @alexrhodes6695 8 років тому +60

    I never knew about the inertia switch, I learn something every time I watch his videos.

    • @adammoussa5814
      @adammoussa5814 8 років тому +2

      Same!! This guy helps me out every time!!

    • @jasonm253
      @jasonm253 8 років тому

      It's only on Ford Vehicles.

    • @alexrhodes6695
      @alexrhodes6695 8 років тому +5

      jay MO oh really, do other manufacturers have different ways of cutting fuel in a accident?

    • @TwinPeaksIndustries
      @TwinPeaksIndustries 8 років тому +2

      Way back when I was a little kid some guy rear-ended us because he was too busy looking at road works instead of the actual road when we had to stop because of a parked work vehicle. The only visual damage I remember was a broken rear bumper (again, that was like 18 years ago) and the car wouldn't start afterwards (Ford Mondeo/Contour).
      Fun fact: The guy that rear-ended us was an insurance broker working for the same insurance company that we had our car insured at ^^

    • @mibars
      @mibars 8 років тому +3

      You've just missed the opportunity to look super pro in his eyes >.

  • @wolowizard5697
    @wolowizard5697 7 років тому +239

    He's a real doctor of cars!!

    • @mrc14_2
      @mrc14_2 6 років тому +2

      The Computer Guy IKR?

    • @weiren1252
      @weiren1252 5 років тому +2

      The car is a cat

  • @chrislemus9698
    @chrislemus9698 Рік тому +6

    Just changed my fuel pump on my Mazda protege , I did this in 1.5 hours since my bolts were stripped . But I finished at 11:45 pm and have school at 7:30 am . Thanks Chris . Now I can get to school 🙂

  • @dillonryan3419
    @dillonryan3419 3 роки тому +97

    Your videos are literally the best car repair videos I have ever seen, let alone on UA-cam. Thank you for your concise info, your pleasant and positive demeanor, and your excellent quality filming. You have my sub. And my heart.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  3 роки тому +7

      Welcome aboard! Thanks a lot!

    • @drmisty716
      @drmisty716 2 роки тому +2

      @@chrisfix is the best youtuber

    • @hajrudinkavazovic2231
      @hajrudinkavazovic2231 Рік тому

      Nice job MR.Cris special with the explanation and camera angle 🤟

  • @bryanotero1892
    @bryanotero1892 8 років тому +340

    to be honest i just watch your videos dor entertainment and just to see your talent on cars

    • @NavamRana
      @NavamRana 8 років тому +1

      haha.. same here.. waiting for his drift car to be ready

    • @6ixss
      @6ixss 8 років тому +1

      if you do something that you like.. you will learn anything. cause you love it... if you do it just for money, everything change!

    • @mattyounes4866
      @mattyounes4866 8 років тому +1

      sammeee

    • @Xavieus
      @Xavieus 8 років тому +10

      Yea i have none of these problems but i watch these videos anyway just to learn more. Very good teacher

    • @EeyoreChilling
      @EeyoreChilling 7 років тому +1

      He doesn't show mistakes doe.

  • @kmg501
    @kmg501 8 років тому +9

    I wonder if there are awards for videos that are really competent, well put together, helpful and complete. Because you certainly deserve recognition for your how-to work Chris. Nicely done.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  8 років тому +2

      Thanks a lot! I do my best to make it so that if you have never seen a fuel pump but you think it might be your problem, you can replace the fuel pump and fix your car!

  • @nickdorsey2460
    @nickdorsey2460 Рік тому +4

    I work at CAT as a technician, and your troubleshooting process has helped me understand diagnosing heavy equipment as well.

  • @Gerrami12
    @Gerrami12 4 роки тому +4

    Hey dude just wanted to thank you! With your videos I changed out my fuel tank, fuel filter and replaced my rusted out fuel neck nozzle on my 01 Mustang GT!! All for about $110. You do great work and have been watching for over 2 years!

  • @jaya2097
    @jaya2097 8 років тому +110

    Lol I smiled when she started... Was pretty pumped. Good video Chris, like always!

    • @jaya2097
      @jaya2097 8 років тому +8

      Ha... No punt intended!

    • @aujla7564
      @aujla7564 8 років тому

      +John Smith alliteration

    • @oJMCo
      @oJMCo 8 років тому

      +John Smith 😄 i love punts

    • @oJMCo
      @oJMCo 8 років тому +1

      +oJMCo puns*

    • @jaya2097
      @jaya2097 8 років тому

      Puns* thanks lol

  • @cwise7
    @cwise7 8 років тому +107

    is it me...or did any one get excited to see it start.... nice!!!....great job

  • @shamsheralamraja
    @shamsheralamraja 7 років тому +121

    You don't miss a thing, great job.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  7 років тому +15

      +Sam Raja I do my best to be thorough!

    • @hardyb311
      @hardyb311 7 років тому +1

      Hi 2001 buick lesabre 3.8 past few day's it was hard to start now today i can't get it to turn over. Checked mini fuel pump fuse''good'', fuel pump priming 2yrs old, didn't check the fuel pump relay, changed fuel filter yesterday it was horrible seems like after i changed it i can't start it now.

    • @anthonytan8751
      @anthonytan8751 7 років тому

      ChrisFix hey chris, i have recently replaced my fuel pump to a new oem unit for my miata07. Somehow sometimes, my cranking delayed for a few secs before the engine starts. Have also replaced my spark plugs, oem air filter and tested my battery/starter all good. Prior to changing the fuel pump, this issue happened too. What could be the problem? 🤔

    • @tw4794
      @tw4794 6 років тому

      Anthony Tan You have any engine codes???

    • @claudiuroman3161
      @claudiuroman3161 6 років тому +3

      I think you forgot to warn us to refill the gas tank before testing the new fuel pump haha

  • @randomugliness1238
    @randomugliness1238 День тому

    Rewatching some older videos for nostalgia.. just certified as a master tech and I owe most of it to you for giving me what I needed to get into this field.

  • @MasterCommandCEO
    @MasterCommandCEO 5 років тому +12

    Making things look easy while explaining every step is a skill most people don't have. Awesome video.

  • @tammycozart4893
    @tammycozart4893 4 роки тому +5

    I think you just saved my 2003 Mustang!!! Thank you for your easy to follow videos. I have been doing all the work on my cars, just got my 1987 Celica running after 4 years sitting.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  4 роки тому +1

      Nice work!

    • @tammycozart4893
      @tammycozart4893 4 роки тому +5

      Thank you Chris, it's been a very tough road. My husband had a massive stroke in 2011and it left him paralyzed on his left side. I have learned so much from you and videos on UA-cam, and I have been able to take care of the household, cars, and yard for 8 years now. Thank you again for what you're doing!!!

  • @MyName-pc7bk
    @MyName-pc7bk 5 років тому +318

    You need a video on how you flipped to the right page in the owner's manual 🤣

    • @jacobingram8152
      @jacobingram8152 4 роки тому +11

      My Name 1:10, I noticed that too. Hmmmmm

    • @Architeckt
      @Architeckt 4 роки тому +8

      holy shit. I didn't even realize how flawless he did that

    • @atarvhegde5210
      @atarvhegde5210 4 роки тому +12

      @@Architeckt
      Well , then why do you think he takes a month to upload a video.

    • @Architeckt
      @Architeckt 4 роки тому

      Atarv Hegde TRUE DAT

    • @poorly_explained_physics
      @poorly_explained_physics 3 роки тому

      Yeah that was smooth

  • @edwardsanchez6877
    @edwardsanchez6877 4 роки тому +11

    Hey ChrisFix I've recently started watching your videos and I absolutely love how simple you make it sound. I have a 2001 Ford Thunderbird sitting in my garage it just stopped running one day and it's been sitting for a few years. You have inspired me to take a crack at it I'm going to continue researching your videos before I hand it over to a mechanic to waste over a grand for a new engine.

    • @potatokilr7789
      @potatokilr7789 2 роки тому +1

      Did you find out what the problem was?

  • @ufoabove
    @ufoabove 5 років тому +12

    Every time I watch one of your videos, my self confidence advances a notch!

  • @ameliaarcane2248
    @ameliaarcane2248 6 років тому +6

    You make everything seem so simple and it makes me feel silly for always being scared that I'm gonna scree something up beyond repair. Thanks for sharing. I'm really new to all this and I'm learning more from your vids than anyone I've ever talked to.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  6 років тому +1

      I'm glad you're learning a lot!

  • @KarRuptAssassin
    @KarRuptAssassin 8 років тому +330

    God im actually learning shit on youtube holy fuck

    • @101Volts
      @101Volts 8 років тому +7

      Nice, huh?

    • @TCZ1
      @TCZ1 8 років тому +2

      +Austin Lucas I know right

    • @LuchadorEMC
      @LuchadorEMC 8 років тому +12

      Same man. I'll probably never try any of this shit on my own for several reasons ; fear, lack of tools, no time, fear, etc. But dammit have I learned how to diagnose a car through ChrisFix's videos...at least Ill know what's wrong and not get ripped off with a mechanic. The most I'll do is oil changes and air filter changes... The rest causes me panic attacks. I need a mechanic friend so badly.

    • @TheComputerBender
      @TheComputerBender 8 років тому +17

      I say try it! What happens if you mess up? You mess up and take it to a mechanic for whatever you did in the first part.. never be afraid to try! Push yourself! Good luck! plp-l

    • @ajcamp6612
      @ajcamp6612 8 років тому +2

      Ikr

  • @eddiefisher568
    @eddiefisher568 2 роки тому +2

    Chris, I just want to say thank you! I turn wrenches for a living but not on automobiles. Watched all you videos and this one just help me out today, I just changed my first fuel pump and with your knowledge I knocked it out with no issues. So again thank you and maybe create some more electrical videos, cooling fans and such...

  • @7NOTRUMPXX
    @7NOTRUMPXX 5 років тому +8

    You should be awarded a PhD in automotive repair. This is Absolutely the BEST, most impressive car repair instruction video on youtube. Can I adopt you?

    • @nic287
      @nic287 5 років тому

      He has parents....

  • @ViperJay5
    @ViperJay5 8 років тому +26

    I would consider it an honor if Chris were to get his hands on one of my vehicles, because I know it would be in good hands.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  8 років тому +12

      +Viper Jay 5 thanks man :)

    • @HellRot46
      @HellRot46 8 років тому

      +ChrisFix will you add body kit and new rims i hope you do

    • @MrNotorius5500
      @MrNotorius5500 8 років тому

      Its ChrisFix not Allstate lol

    • @Ahmed-AlSharahili
      @Ahmed-AlSharahili 8 років тому

      +ChrisFix good works chris , why you not done cleaning of fuel Tank i think it's important to remove dust from the tank and helpful to make long life of fuel pump.

  • @upstate1bmx
    @upstate1bmx 8 років тому +630

    crowd control, thats a good one

    • @abdullah2294
      @abdullah2294 8 років тому +4

      I know right 😂😂

    • @damndaniel6099
      @damndaniel6099 8 років тому +2

      +MuhammadTheCarGuy GG

    • @JettyLife23
      @JettyLife23 8 років тому +2

      Mustangs LOVE crowds

    • @Infinitiddy
      @Infinitiddy 8 років тому +3

      +MuhammadTheCarGuy Holy shit! Calm down with the roast bro!

    • @moemoe48210
      @moemoe48210 8 років тому +2

      +MuhammadTheCarGuy ima mohamed to u good

  • @jamesluikart6275
    @jamesluikart6275 4 роки тому +2

    As someone who is looking for a mustang around this model year range to have a project car, thank you for the work you put into these videos. You make it seem so simple and break it down in a way that anyone can understand. Keep up the good work!

  • @wbkrysz
    @wbkrysz 5 років тому +36

    I was gonna sell my car cause of the mechanical cost but bro you really help I’m gonna try to do this

  • @NaturalBornCamper
    @NaturalBornCamper 5 років тому +16

    You make me feel like I could do this myself so easily, while I would never think about dropping a fuel tank myself!

  • @carlallison9530
    @carlallison9530 2 роки тому +4

    chrisfix you are the man, and the camera work was excellent ,your work was clearly seen and this gives the viewers confidence that they can follow your steps and perform the same task with success.

  • @Siegeisok67
    @Siegeisok67 8 місяців тому +1

    7 years later and he's still liking comments that's just amazing! Love your videos!

  • @ihorbond
    @ihorbond 5 років тому +4

    Another great video Chris! NB Miata owners be aware the relay under dash just above gas pedal (green in color) doesnt switch on until key is in START position so won’t hear pump humming until then! Just replaced mine today

  • @chris8video
    @chris8video 5 років тому +16

    I replace the fuel pump today in my daughter's 1999 Mustang! Thanks for the very informative video. Although, I think the fuel float is stuck. Dammit! Guess I'll pull it apart again.

  • @chriskev3033
    @chriskev3033 8 років тому +6

    you know what's funny... I'm a new subscriber, I've watched at least 15 Chris Fix's videos now, but I don't work on my own car, I don't even have a car, I ride a motorbike everyday :D
    maybe I just love his videos...

    • @chriskev3033
      @chriskev3033 8 років тому +1

      +TheDeerDude haha yes, I just love watching a car treated by good hands, lol

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  8 років тому

      First off, thanks for subbing! Next, thanks for the support! It is awesome that you enjoy the videos! I feel like even if you drive a motorbike, you are a gear-head which is probably why you enjoy the videos!

    • @chriskev3033
      @chriskev3033 8 років тому

      +ChrisFix yes I'm, even though I prefer riding a motorcycle, my mom has 2 cars, so watching your videos also means I'm learning, right? I'm planning to get a car in the future as well, so your how to buy used car videos literally help me out :)

    • @chriskev3033
      @chriskev3033 8 років тому

      +ChrisFix also I think you're the nicest youtuber out there, I mean you have more than one million subs, and you still reply to people's comments, that's a rare thing to see these days :D

  • @rafaelagomez992
    @rafaelagomez992 3 роки тому

    My Uncle Had Pumped Diesel That Needs Regular Gas On His Black 2008 Sonata He Took It To The Shop And It Was Very Expensive To Repair He Told Me To Help Him Repair But You Actually Taught It I Wanted To Show Him He Speak Spanish It's Crazy How You Know Thank Goodness I Really Enjoy:D

  • @tdfpublic886
    @tdfpublic886 3 роки тому +4

    Over all this was a great video and you showed a couple of troubleshooting tips I didn't know about. There were also a couple of problems with this video. 1st, Never lift a fuel tank with just a floor jack. I learned this lesson the hard way. Just like a transmission, the fuel tank can be damaged when using a regular floor jack. Either use a piece of plywood or a transmission jack. I dropped my tank on an old GMC Sierra to replace my fuel pump using a floor jack. After that I was replacing the pump every 3-6 months. I also started having weird fuel supply issues. ~$1,200 later I found out why. Many fuel tanks have baffles spot welded inside the tank. Lifting the tank with a floor jack bowed the tank sufficiently to break one or more welds. After that, the motion of the gasoline broke whatever remained of the welds and then the baffle was constantly hammering away at the fuel pump. There is no way to safely and legally weld a fuel tank. It has to be replaced. I was fortunate to get a good used one for about $100. 2nd, always check the tank seal. If the seal is not good then you will not reach and/or maintain proper fuel pressure. This becomes a serious issue if you live in a state with strict emission control laws.

  • @ydhalla25
    @ydhalla25 5 років тому +9

    Chris, you are great at explaining and showing how to fix a car the right way.
    Great job. Love your shows.

  • @katr5387
    @katr5387 5 років тому +30

    Bless your soul your vid gave me the confidence to replace my own pump rather than pay a mechanic $630 to do this simple repair

  • @plumer56
    @plumer56 4 роки тому

    My mustang got rear ended two days ago & this video might have saved its life. Chris sincerely thank you for all that you do!!!! Without you my mustang would still have been having trouble to start. THANK YOU

  • @TH30TH3RGUY18
    @TH30TH3RGUY18 8 років тому +11

    I seriously LOVE watching you ChrisFix! I swear that "like" button doesn't do you justice. You should have your very own "love" button lol. Oh and Congrats on 1M subscribers! Keep up the phenomenal work :)

  • @wernher8242
    @wernher8242 5 років тому +4

    One recommendation when checking fuel pressure its nice to just lay the gauge on the windshield. My 93 vette had a similar problem with the fuel lines and it always helped to be able to watch while also listening.

  • @3rdWorldGamingHD
    @3rdWorldGamingHD 8 років тому +9

    I cant be the only one who got happy when the engine started

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  8 років тому

      I was definitely pretty excited! haha

  • @Oddman1980
    @Oddman1980 4 роки тому +1

    I had to do this project on an old Saturn a few months back. Great video. One more diagnostic thing you can do, if your pump isn't running but you're getting power, is get under the car and smack the bottom of the tank with a hammer. Sometimes this gets the pump to run for a bit.
    My Saturn didn't have a hole in the floor for the fuel pump, and everyone was telling me to cut a hole in the floor to change it - I say that's a bad idea. The tank is so absurdly easy to remove, cutting a hole in the floor would be MORE work in many cases. Lastly, in the case of my car, there was a rubber hose about 10" long that attached the tank to the filler tube, and it was easier to remove that rubber tube than it would have been to remove the entire filler tube. Whatever the case, as Chris says, don't be intimidated, look at how your car goes together, and get it done.

  • @worstenbroodje6832
    @worstenbroodje6832 8 років тому +133

    I you're going to fix this car one part every week this is going to take a while..

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  8 років тому +12

      +JustIn sert (Theowner428) this was a video on replacing the fuel pump

    • @worstenbroodje6832
      @worstenbroodje6832 8 років тому +23

      ChrisFix I know and I liked it ;)
      But the project just seems to go a little slow

    • @chastblind7606
      @chastblind7606 8 років тому +6

      +JustIn sert (Theowner428) yup its like a video uploaded every two weeks

    • @danielalvarez959
      @danielalvarez959 8 років тому

      the videos are going up slow but in reality hes always working on the car?

    • @Aj_0400
      @Aj_0400 8 років тому +4

      +ChastBlind Every Week, He Got Behind Because Of The Meet-Up

  • @MrGhoulie
    @MrGhoulie 4 роки тому +3

    My grandma was driving my grandpas old truck when one day it sputtered and died with quarter of a tank of gas and wouldn’t start. It sat there for 8 years in the driveway because she didn’t have the money to get it fixed. I decided to take the truck as a project, replaced the 10 year old battery, and sure enough it wouldn’t start. I bought a fuel pump for $100 and went to work dropping the tank. Only to realize the tank was bone dry. I filled up the tank and she coughed a little bit then bam. Started right back up. And that’s a story on how my grandpas truck sat dormant for 8 years because it ran out of gas. Don’t always trust your gauges especially on older vehicles.

  • @Markywq
    @Markywq 4 місяці тому +3

    The dad of cars in UA-cam 🔥

  • @Paranoid-loser
    @Paranoid-loser 3 роки тому +1

    Chris Fix is easily one the best UA-cam channels, I feel like this is really the type of content meant for UA-cam, definitely earned the 7 million subscribers 🤙

  • @joselikescars
    @joselikescars 8 років тому +4

    congrats on the one million subscribers

    • @joselikescars
      @joselikescars 8 років тому +1

      I know I'm late but it's ok

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  8 років тому

      You could never be late on the congrats! Thanks a lot Jose!!! I really appreciate the support!

  • @cometojesus4192
    @cometojesus4192 5 років тому +4

    As a beginner, I have learned a lot so far and have become confident. Thanks a lot Chris. I can't wait for you to start teaching about tires (beading, etc.).

  • @HockeySavants
    @HockeySavants 5 років тому +6

    1:12 Chris is so slick he basically opens the book to the right chapter lol

  • @kevinmudingwa9023
    @kevinmudingwa9023 Рік тому +1

    i can't believe I am gaining all this knowledge for free. Thank you Chris.
    i don't know if anyone realized or its the procedure. he disconnected the power supply to the fuel pump then he checked the pressure.
    He checked the pressure while the power supply to the fuel pump was disconnected

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  Рік тому

      Thanks! And I reconnected to film that shot

  • @kiat469
    @kiat469 8 років тому +160

    Lmao so you're telling me, anybody can just go behind your car and disconnect your fuel pump haha

    • @speedfreek7778
      @speedfreek7778 8 років тому +2

      +Smitty Smith hahaha ah shit

    • @nightdrive1184
      @nightdrive1184 8 років тому

      remmember me???

    • @LandersonxD
      @LandersonxD 8 років тому +4

      I guess it would be a good way to make sure no one steals it

    • @gosportjamie
      @gosportjamie 8 років тому +12

      I think that is something that is specific to this generation of Mustang, and it very much looks to me, from the way the fuel tank is moulded, that there is normally a plastic undershield that would cover over that area so the connection would not normally be accessible. I suspect Chris had already removed it for brevity in the video with it being a general guide to diagnosis and repair rather than something specific to this type of car. I must admit, though, when I saw that I did have a bit of a chuckle to myself as having the fuel pump wiring like that would (I'm fairly certain) be against the construction and use regulations for cars in the vast majority of Europe, though it also has to be said that the vast majority of European cars manufactured since 1990 have the fuel tank mounted in front of the rear axle so it is effectively within the passenger safety cage of the vehicle to minimise the risk of the tank bursting in a rear-end impact...

    • @gosportjamie
      @gosportjamie 8 років тому +9

      Smitty Smith I must admit, I do find the idea of people going around disconnecting Mustang fuel pumps just for the hell of it rather funny...

  • @401Impala
    @401Impala 8 років тому +5

    Doesn't matter how many of His videos i watch, his opening reminds me of Borat every time. YASHIMASH!

  • @tigresfc9441
    @tigresfc9441 7 років тому +240

    1:10 HOW THE HELL?!?!?😂😂

    • @SianaTonga
      @SianaTonga 6 років тому +2

      I didnt even notice that

    • @dmpsix7417
      @dmpsix7417 6 років тому +4

      @@SianaTonga notice what? I cant seem to see it lol

    • @SianaTonga
      @SianaTonga 6 років тому +27

      @@dmpsix7417 He flipped to the exact page he was talking about

    • @Dogge444
      @Dogge444 6 років тому +1

      lol about fuel tanks?

    • @unlisted773
      @unlisted773 6 років тому +3

      Yeah, that was pretty slick!

  • @siddharthchakravarty2099
    @siddharthchakravarty2099 3 роки тому +1

    Chris we have learnt so many things from you. We really appreciate your efforts. This is one of the few videos where you replace the actual fuel pump as most videos just show changing the entire assembly. For the price sensitive DIYer or small garage this is a very critical thing to know that you can change just the fuel pump motor and save some money if it is only the pump that has failed.

  • @MrBigpapa909
    @MrBigpapa909 7 років тому +24

    U should do one that has to do wit head gasket.... I like all ur videos man. Mustang foe life!!!!

  • @makurossuuu
    @makurossuuu 6 років тому +551

    I bet if the owner sees this video, he will be regretting why he donated the car

  • @suprakid94-t3g
    @suprakid94-t3g 7 місяців тому +11

    The person who donated this car right now:👁️👄👁️

  • @s34nvideos
    @s34nvideos 3 роки тому +1

    1999-2004 Mustangs have the fuel relay inside the CCRM. So check the fuse for the CCRM also! It is located in the engine bay fuse box labelled: F.14 (CCRM) 20AMP. The CCRM lives behind the passenger side fender. It's a small box with the fuel relay inside of it. You might be able to put your ear to the fender and listen for a click. A click doesn't mean it works ok, a click just means it receiving and handing the 12 volts OK. A true test would be a resistance test on the other two pins on the relay
    Hope it helps others! Great video! I watched it back in 2016, now im watching it again as my pump went out 4 years later haha!

  • @Victor-rz9du
    @Victor-rz9du 8 років тому +4

    Wow I just noticed, congratulations for reaching a million subs Chris!! (I'm one)

  • @yellow-browncollectables5180
    @yellow-browncollectables5180 8 років тому +218

    the previous owner will cry if he saw this video....

    • @Imaboss8ball
      @Imaboss8ball 8 років тому +7

      why? these mustangs are worthless.

    • @HentaiNat
      @HentaiNat 8 років тому +7

      +David Serrano because, if it wasn't for him, Chris wouldn't have made a video about the car.

    • @jaredp3535
      @jaredp3535 8 років тому +1

      +David Serrano Wrong kiddo

    • @Imaboss8ball
      @Imaboss8ball 8 років тому +32

      hentai nat I think Wang implied that the original owner would cry because the fix was easy.

    • @Imaboss8ball
      @Imaboss8ball 8 років тому +11

      +Jared P wrong? dude this is the most undesirable mustang ever. it's slow and ugly. even the fox bodies are more desirable.

  • @ejwinn7543
    @ejwinn7543 5 років тому +54

    I wish it was this easy in my Camaro. Have to remove the exhaust, the driveshaft and lower the sub-frame just to drop the gas tank :/

  • @xhriissssss
    @xhriissssss Місяць тому +1

    remember watching this on my moms phone years ago. now here i am on my on device and understanding everything you’re saying. you’re really a prodigy.

  • @audigykill3
    @audigykill3 8 років тому +50

    is it normal to feel excited even tho is not my car?

    • @spotlessgamer6813
      @spotlessgamer6813 8 років тому

      no keyboard warrior

    • @breez6002
      @breez6002 8 років тому

      +. No

    • @Tayjuice
      @Tayjuice 8 років тому +2

      Yes, it is!

    • @stefanbaas
      @stefanbaas 8 років тому +1

      Yes, I am 2😅

    • @Wen6543
      @Wen6543 8 років тому +1

      Yes, is normal, watching the fuel pressure gauge going up was beautiful.

  • @bhaskardangat
    @bhaskardangat 7 років тому +35

    Loved the Video Mate, I had a broad smile when the Car started, The moment of truth was awesome :) Your Videos are very informational, I barely had any idea of the car parts and their functions after watching your video, I feel great :)

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  7 років тому +7

      Thanks a lot man!

    • @erikgonzalez9399
      @erikgonzalez9399 7 років тому

      ChrisFix 2001 Mazda 626 that replaced the fuel pump but the car is a v6 and I put the fuel pump that was from a v4 engine and plus it was 2000 mazda and the car starts but shouts off I wonder do I have to buy the same exact fuel pump or what

  • @rudysalas9138
    @rudysalas9138 8 років тому +4

    hey chris, you forgot to mention to add gas before people attempt to start up the fuel pump. jsut saying and yes I know its common sense to put gas back in but I bet most people would forget

  • @kristiinal.8537
    @kristiinal.8537 4 роки тому

    Your videos are gold. So on point with great details. So my Mustang died on me, and no pressure in gas pedal at all. Started but died right off. Quick google search gave me options of fuel pump or MAFS failure. Your video confirmed that it wasn't a fuel pump because mine hummed. So next I was to check the MAFS. You can't believe what I found in my MAFS tube, big WD40 bottle 😱😱😱. Rest assured, after removing the bottle, the car started right away. I got my waterpump changed 2 weeks ago in a shop A. I don't see how they would have left that under the engine filter cover, since the waterpump change would not require removing that cover, but who knows. And prior that the car was in a shop B where it was maintained (filters, spark plugs etc) 7-8 months ago. At the time they did leave a tool under my hood and I had to go back, since the called looking for a tool and that for sure I was never returning to that shop B. So thinking that it's more likely that they left that bottle there too. What would be the chances that I get left items under my cars hood 2 times out of 2 visits in different car shops. But could that bottle really be sitting there so long without causing any problems!? Crazy...

  • @alexhopkins6865
    @alexhopkins6865 7 років тому +580

    Chris is better than uti

    • @Treaxvour
      @Treaxvour 7 років тому +78

      Alex Hopkins urinary track infection?

    • @dickpickles1925
      @dickpickles1925 7 років тому +13

      Trever Wiebenga that was my first guess

    • @lgtfvlkmjn
      @lgtfvlkmjn 6 років тому +47

      Universal Technical Institute lol.

    • @Shiro-Foxy
      @Shiro-Foxy 6 років тому +5

      Definitely better than Expert Village

    • @brandonflores3330
      @brandonflores3330 6 років тому +4

      Chris fix is better than detail king, chemical guys, and Adams polishes

  • @HsCSpanky
    @HsCSpanky 8 років тому +13

    Those actually aren't "quick disconnect" fittings. They're quick connect fittings. Disconnecting them takes significantly more work than connecting them. They're meant for quick assembly at the factory. With the right tools, they take less time than threaded fittings but sometimes dirt and road crud can get up in there and cause all kinds of hell.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  8 років тому +19

      +Nate Rowe thanks for sharing Nate! That's a good point lol. I've always called the quick disconnect just because I'm always disconnecting them haha

    • @HsCSpanky
      @HsCSpanky 8 років тому +2

      I used to be in the habit of calling them that, until I had a real troublesome one on an early 90's Ford. They're the kind of thing that can take a fun and cheap preventative maintenance item job into a torturous hell that you regret embarking on :) Anyway, enjoyed the video and thanks for being thorough in testing the other possibilities rather than throwing a pump on it and hoping.

  • @Evan2
    @Evan2 8 років тому +21

    Last time I was this early, this joke wasn't old.

    • @Masterown35
      @Masterown35 8 років тому +2

      Last time I was this early, my girlfriend left me.....

    • @hnoobsho
      @hnoobsho 8 років тому +2

      Last time i was this early, I still had a girlfriend...

    • @mannycolon5458
      @mannycolon5458 8 років тому +2

      last time i was this early i was still HERE IN MY GARAGE

    • @njddz05
      @njddz05 8 років тому

      +Masterown35 oh ha ha ha ha

    • @njddz05
      @njddz05 8 років тому

      +Masterown35 oh ha ha ha ha

  • @stpetar213
    @stpetar213 6 місяців тому +1

    Nice video as always. I did this several times for my old car. One aditional check that I also did was to test for a second the old and new pump directly on the car battery using wires. This way you know for sure if the old pump is bad or it is something in the assembly (like pump plug might go bad) and that the new pump is also working before installing it. You can also use multimeter to test the pump itself.

  • @hihoian
    @hihoian 8 років тому +48

    lol he's more enthusiastic in his newer videos than his older

    • @Matanumi
      @Matanumi 7 років тому +6

      i would be too if I picked up a cheap mustang for what seemed like an easy fix.
      fuel pumps in the tanks are daunting though

  • @rbeck3200tb40
    @rbeck3200tb40 7 років тому +310

    He said "junk in the trunk"

    • @rsgerman4061
      @rsgerman4061 7 років тому

      rbeck3200tb40 😂😂

    • @Motafy
      @Motafy 6 років тому

      Aiden Huang your not supposed to say 1 year ago

    • @0penpress
      @0penpress 6 років тому

      2 months ago

  • @abhiyaan7265
    @abhiyaan7265 5 років тому +61

    8:02 chill dude

  • @Emilyangel420
    @Emilyangel420 Рік тому

    Hey I'm a subscriber and wanted to share last Friday I bought my dream car I've wanted for 7 years I bought a sn95 mustang convertible she is a 96 supper proud and happy and I just thought it's cool we both have sn95 and for those who don't know sn95 is ford's code name for the gen mustang from 94 to 2004 thank you Chris fix for all of your videos

  • @vsci79
    @vsci79 8 років тому +222

    Project Crowd Control LOL

    • @tonyv.9248
      @tonyv.9248 8 років тому

      😂😂😂😂

    • @1000crazypeople
      @1000crazypeople 8 років тому

      You're horrible, lol

    • @Terrorist332
      @Terrorist332 8 років тому

      hahahahahahaha

    • @JurrassicAss
      @JurrassicAss 8 років тому +4

      screw you guys amd your shot talk the drivers are the issue here not the car

    • @Terrorist332
      @Terrorist332 8 років тому +1

      Windex
      found the mustang owner guys!

  • @djGreenALERT
    @djGreenALERT 5 років тому +4

    LOL @ "Don't feel intimidated!" I feel queasy just watching YOU do it!

  • @Eggward1011
    @Eggward1011 8 років тому +9

    I've been waiting so long!!! Thanks Chris!

  • @st3amedham683
    @st3amedham683 4 місяці тому +1

    Chris, ive watched you all my life, and i have finally gotten my own 3v 4.6 mustang and i just wanna say thank you so much for posting all this because im having major misfire issues and its come down to the cats, the fuel filter and or fuel pump and you just so happened to diagnose this😭🙏🏿

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  4 місяці тому

      I'm glad the video is able to help you!

  • @knowthetruth1492
    @knowthetruth1492 5 років тому +65

    I swapped my ignition fuse and now my 05 starts again. Look for fuses that are clearly blown

  • @wizzievfx
    @wizzievfx 8 років тому +28

    you really need to clean up the engine bay and make it look slick

    • @neutral21r
      @neutral21r 8 років тому +7

      there is a video coming up about that !

    • @orygunchainsawmassacre6761
      @orygunchainsawmassacre6761 8 років тому +4

      I know. Grimey engine bays and undercarriages give me anxiety

    • @hualni
      @hualni 8 років тому +1

      He is. That is the schedule for upcoming videos.

    • @vinx1350
      @vinx1350 8 років тому

      nice to see an azizi fan here haha

  • @patriotir
    @patriotir 8 років тому +9

    dude you are awesome I love watching your videos

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  8 років тому +3

      +Hooman st thanks a lot man

    • @jacobfalk4827
      @jacobfalk4827 8 років тому

      Did your analytics show you that people leave the video once you say the job is done haha? I bet that's why you said watch until the end ;) I almost left until I saw that message, it worked!

    • @adanlopez5251
      @adanlopez5251 8 років тому

      +ChrisFix congratulations on 1 million

  • @smartphonesunited3141
    @smartphonesunited3141 Рік тому

    I own a 1985 BMW 325i and my fuel pump wasn’t working. I was able to fix it myself! Thanks a lot for this video. It saved me

  • @pinkyhotmessx69
    @pinkyhotmessx69 4 роки тому +6

    love your enthusiasm!

  • @Interestingworld4567
    @Interestingworld4567 7 років тому +28

    You are the Master of CARS🤔🤗

  • @kmc_918
    @kmc_918 7 років тому +11

    this video saved my life!! thank you.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  7 років тому +6

      +k_ Marie awesome! Glad the video was helpful!!!

  • @HappyFeetBoxing
    @HappyFeetBoxing 4 роки тому +2

    All I wanted to learn was how to properly change my rotors.
    Here I am. Many hours later looking up all his videos because they are exactly how they should be done. I say beyond 10/10 rate. 👍🏽

  • @robduran1724
    @robduran1724 6 років тому +4

    Im literally rewatching the whole series again 😂

  • @ce1474
    @ce1474 2 роки тому +76

    4:33 Parts
    7:55 Assembly Disconnect
    9:00 Pump Replacement
    11:15 Fuel filter

  • @lennygreenfield5871
    @lennygreenfield5871 Рік тому +3

    I think the fuel pump pressure didn't move, because you disconnected the cables from the fuel tank...😅

  • @MrJaxparadize
    @MrJaxparadize 2 роки тому +1

    I’ve watched quite a few of Chris’ videos... creating a business that makes reliable fuel pumps is where the money is at!!!! Great vids!