How to Troubleshoot Fuel Pump Problems for a Chrysler Sebring
- 1). Make sure you're getting power to the fuel pump. The easiest way is to listen for it. You can have an assistant sit in the driver's seat and turn the key. Tell him to turn the key to the auxiliary position, which is the point before you engage the starter.
- 2). Go over to the gas cap as your assistant turns the key. Remove the gas cap and put your ear to the fill tube. When your partner turns the key, you should hear the motor engaging. It will run for at least a second. If you don't hear it running, chances are you have a fuel pump going out.
- 3). Use a test light to ensure the fuel pump has a proper ground, and plug it into the relays to make sure the relay is working correctly. Most relays have metal slots on the top to put your test light on. The light will turn on if there is power in the relays. If you're getting power in the relays and the fuse is good, you either have a bad pump or clogged filter.
- 4). Lower the gas tank to check the filter. The filter housing is located just above the tank. The gas tank is relatively easy to remove. There are two straps that hold the tank up. Be sure the tank is at a low level of gas, such as 1/8 full. The tank may be too heavy to handle otherwise. You can use a jack and lower the tank onto the jack. Be careful; the fuel lines are attached, and you don't want to damage those lines.
- 5). When you get to the filter, find out which line is coming from the tank and pull it loose from the filter housing. The housing will actually be situated above the tank, under the trunk frame. Have your partner turn the key. There should be fuel spraying out of the line. If there is no flow, your pump has gone bad.
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