Why is the fuel pump on my Porsche not working?

Why is the fuel pump on my Porsche not working?

The fuel pressure will drop abruptly which indicates that the fuel pumps below the rear seat are beginning to fail. The fuel pump on a Porsche 911 is working, but why isn’t fuel reaching the injectors? It sounds very much like insufficient pressure being delivered by the fuel pump in the tank.

What happens if your fuel pump is failing?

The fuel pump feeds fuel to the engine at a reliable rate; without this pump, your fuel would just sit in your tank, useless and inert. If you’re attentive, you can catch the symptoms of a failing fuel pump and have it repaired or replaced before it leaves you stranded on the side of the road.

What is part number for Porsche Cayenne fuel pump?

The part number for these bolts is N-910-260-03. They are about a buck a piece and you’ll need seven of them. When re-installing the bolts, torque them to 20 Nm (15 ft/lbs.). Once the bolts are removed, remove the bracket and clean off any accumulated dog hair or crumbs.

What should the fuel pressure be in a Porsche?

Check the fuel pressure at the inlet to the primary engine fuel distributor. Ideally, fuel pressure should fall between 5 and 5.8 bar. If it’s anything less the fuel pump will need to be checked.

Where is the fuel pump on a Porsche 911?

It is very easy to access and service should it ever require replacement. Some early 911s have a mechanical or electric fuel pump located in the engine compartment. There are so few of those, however, that we’ll only cover the front pump replacement procedure for demonstration purposes. All Porsche 911 models up to 1989.

How to change the fuel pump on a Porsche Boxster?

Remove the fuel pump relay (shown in the inset) and then jumper pins 30 and 87 (typically labeled 3 and 5 on the relay panel). This will cause the fuel pump to turn on automatically when you turn the key in the ignition.

Can a fuel pump be removed from a car?

More fuel may spill from inside the pump body and/or the banjo fitting so have a rag ready. Loosen the large hose clamp holding the pump body in place. The pump body is now free to be removed from the car. If there is a rubber cushion between the hose clamp and pump body, save it for re-installation later.

How do you change the fuel pump on a Porsche Cayenne?

Also undo the cable tie (yellow arrow) holding the fuel lines together. Once the lines are removed, grab the fuel pump casing (blue arrow) and rotate it about 90 degrees counter-clockwise. This will release the fuel pump from the tank. Carefully pull the fuel pump up and out of the tank. Be prepared for some fuel to spill out.