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What are the signs of a weak fuel pump?

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What are the signs of a weak fuel pump?

6 Common Signs of a Faulty Fuel Pump

  • Whining Noise From the Fuel Tank. If you notice a whining noise coming from the location of your fuel tank, the fuel pump is probably beginning to fail.
  • The Engine Sputters or Surges.
  • Trouble Starting the Car.
  • Loss of Power Under Load.
  • Reduced Gas Mileage.
  • Stalling at High Temperatures.

What is code P0301?

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P0301 indicates that cylinder number 1 is experiencing misfires. A misfire occurs when an insufficient amount of fuel is burning in a cylinder. A misfire from one or more cylinders can be caused by many reasons from a faulty ignition system, fuel system, or internal engine failure.

What is code P0316?

Code P0316 is triggered when your Engine Control Module (ECM) detects that the position of either your vehicle’s crankshaft or camshaft is outside of its parameters, which can lead to an engine misfire upon starting. If any on these are outside of their designated parameters, the engine will misfire.

What does the P0300 code on a cylinder mean?

If you have P0300 and one of these other codes, the cylinder indicated by the cylinder specific codes would be where to start looking for your problem. P0300 is a general and random misfire code, which means that the code is not going to tell you which cylinder is causing the misfire.

What does P0300 mean on a Pontiac Grand Prix?

P0300 is one of the most common OBDII codes that occurs in the Pontiac Grand Prix. It stands for: P0300 is certainly a cause for concern, and can be a threat to the drivability the Pontiac Grand Prix.

What causes a P0300 code on an EGR system?

EGR Problems – If the EGR system is not able to recycle the engine gasses right, it’ll throw P0300. Ignition Problems – Bad plug wires (if equipped), bad coil packs, and spark plugs can cause misfires to occur.

What causes the P0300 O2 sensor to fail?

Because the oxygen sensor is one of the primary inputs to your car’s computer for fuel control, a failure of the sensor can lead to an improper air/fuel ratio, which can cause an engine misfire that triggers code P0300. Keep in mind, however, that a faulty oxygen sensor is just one of many potential causes for the code.