The owner recently told me that she drove over an embankment a couple of months ago. She said the truck had to be pulled out by a tow truck because the frame was sitting on the ground. I believe the gas tank may have taken a hit during that incident and that is what broke the fuel pump hanger. She must have been driving a couple of months with the fuel pump module just swashing around freely in the tank. I'm thinking that when she had to stop abruptly, the fuel in the tank swashed around hard enough that the fuel pump got disconnected.

@jovangrbic97

2 жыл бұрын

Yo hermano just pack that old pump in the delphi box, it probably still works, throw it on Marketplace for 250 and rake in some extra plata. Saludos de Guatemala!

@davidokpoti5686

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Eric.I have one question for you. I don't know why you put your email on the website that if anybody have a question they can contact you. It look like you want to reply what favor you. Don't worry about it thank you for your time

@mikesabin8568

2 жыл бұрын

You can use the power probe to load test a ground without using a test light… the instructions that come with the power probe tell you. So you touch the tip to ground, then you hit the power button. If there is a good ground, it trips the circuit breaker. It says that right in the instructions manual. Power goes out of power probe and if it finds good ground, trips that circuit breaker, boom, done

@billmonroe8826

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidokpoti5686 You don't make any sense at all!

@davidokpoti5686

2 жыл бұрын

Who the hell are you to tell me that I don't make no sense.If you don't know what I'm talking about you need to shut the hell up.The person I send the message to why he haven't respond

I wish I could like this video a million times! Thank you so much for taking the time to upload this content even when it’s a pain in the rear end, it’s all definitely worth it and we appreciate your service 👍🏻

Awesome job, man. I Like how you went thru every process of diagnosing the entire problem and being able to even record the top of the fuel pump while it was still on the car. Awesome job, man... 👍👍

Thank you Eric. You did a great job replacing that fuel pump. The diagnostic routines were great.

Thanks for the info and explanation on thinking what to do next. it shows your reliable experience and thinking process coming up with solutions. and I like how you show results and not boring us with how you took it apart and put it back together, just the facts that matter. Keep them videos coming so we can get it done right! Great job!!!

Thanks for explaining everything so clearly. You go step by step and explain each step. Thanks.

Love the confident attitude when we all know this is not easy stuff.

Eric thanks for sharing the video. All of your videos are through and informative. You always do an excellent job of showing the system on the wiring schematic and then you show us and explain your testing procedures. Thanks buddy stay safe and well Artie 👍

@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for always watching!

I did not know the 3.7L 2012 1500 had that type of ignition system. Thank you Eric. Great Diagnostic video.

Thank you, this is one of the best KZread how to videos I have seen. And I have seen many. Well done!!!

Another great vid. So informative. You are a natural teacher. Don't be such a stranger. Missed your regular vids. Hope you and the fam are well. Keep em coming. 🤘

@richardtrujillo6128

2 жыл бұрын

What type of diagnostics scanner do you use on the video

I don't even own a truck, but your videos are always very entertaining and your way of diagnosing problems are very interesting.

Great Video Eric! Man those vehicles are sooo clean in Texas! Up here in Michigan the rust makes working on the vehicles crazy hard . Working on them in the rust belt you can always plan on replacing more parts destroyed from rust!

Great diag process vs. buy expensive parts hoping for a fix. Those Delphi parts are top quality. Delphi makes GM oem parts and has for decades. No worries with the Delphi brand ! In this case, the entire fuel pump module makes sense but in many fuel pump jobs, I see mechanics opting to replace the entire module assy rather than just the fuel pump itself. I bring this up because the fuel pump itself, if it is offered separately as a replacement part, usually costs $40 or so vs. the $200 and up prices for complete modules. There's only a tad more labor involved to transfer the existing pump out and install the new one. Keep your fuel line tool with your fuel pressure gauge at all times. Also, its a good idea to recharge battery jumpers each day as a routine to avoid a useless tool when needed. Thanks for sharing your good skills.

@ufartface

2 жыл бұрын

good point- thats what i did

Brilliant Eric. Love your way of putting across what you are doing at each step. You should be teaching students at college with your methods.

you simply are a BOSS at diagnosing. I challenge anyone to come up with a channel that does better diagnosing.

Brilliant failure analysis, and I love your ground side load testing.

@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@viplegaleducation1292

2 жыл бұрын

Hes a beast when it comes to this diag and vlog. My new favorite channell!

ERIC, YOU ARE #1 IN YOUR TECHNICAL APPROACH. PERFECT ON THE MONEY. THANKS

Very good tutorial. Sorry to hear that the customer didn't mention of possible damage in the rear of the truck chassis. Great job. I'm a new sub. thanks.

Great Video Eric. At first thought I thought the problem lied in the TIPM relay. A common failure point. But I see that this truck had the Relay Bypass fix done. I think the Relay on the side of the fuse box is the new bypass fuel pump relay. Oh, and I would like to have seen if the old fuel pump motor was working. Maybe it was the connector that became unplugged. However the plastic on the module assembly was broken and even if the pump motor was working, maybe the module assembly was beyond repair.

Always very informative about the diagnosis. Good content my friend

I just realized he said I don't think the fuel pump is coming on to me 😂🤣🤣😂

The fuel pump was just hanging by a " thread " and when she slammed on brakes the " wave " created by gas inside the gas rushing to one side of tank was enough to destroy it inside ... You are a master 👌👌

Content was so detailed and helpful. Thank you brother! Hopefully I can figure my problem out. God bless you, keep up the great work!🙌🏼💯😎

Always a great video brother! Keep em comin!!!

Been awhile glad to see you back bro!!

welcome back. Missed these videos :)

@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sticking around!

Actually lucky, my 2015 Ram fuel pump relay went out (super common issue) and the fix is usually to replace the TIPM. I built a relay bypass and saved a grip on the repair. Dodge does sell a bypass but it's still expensive but not anywhere near the $1000 new TIPM. Love your in depth video's THX

Love those case studys, thank you.

Awesome information 👍. Always good watching your Videos

Great hands on tutorial which made it look easy. I have had to drop two p/u truck gas tanks solo, in my driveway to replace the fuel pumps and each time I swore never again. Nice job.👍

@ufartface

2 жыл бұрын

i cut an access hole- makes it a whole lot easier

@jimmcgettigan4826

2 жыл бұрын

@@ufartface What kind of blade and tool did you use to cut through the truck bed? I have also seen someone unbolt and raise the truck bed.

Im not a mechanic but i love watching your video..keep uploading bro

Despite what some say here, you performed a VERY GOOD diagnostic test!

Great video as always! I was nervous about you sticking your phone in the gas tank though, because of possible ignition of the fumes.

Very nice fault finding Eric... WELL DONE!!! 10/10

it was a great and informative video thanks for your comprehensive explanation❤️❤️❤️

That was some very good, knowledgeable work. And explained well. Nice job.

Great video. Also good tip. I almost got burned by few cars. Crank no start conditions are kinda tricky. I guess I’m still learning. Hooking up fuel gauge is a nightmare. I need better tools and also I’m deaf. I Can’t hear fuel prime or click. I can feel only vibration or using test light. Hearing compression sound wise is very challenging 😭. I used scope for extra help. I still check basic.. Spark, fuel, injector pluses ,air ,and timing/compression.Test not guess.

Thank you because I love the way you explain detail by detail step by step

You're such a brilliant guy and your explanation point was very informative. Bravo!!!

Advanced Level Auto.. Nicely done sir... I like how you explain things..

You are definitely a master mechanic.

Nice diagnosis and thanks for the link to the Lisle tool.

Been waiting for one of your videos…thanks!!

@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry it's been a while. Thanks for your patience!

@avasonsyn

2 жыл бұрын

@@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO We understand...lot's of work involved. With that being said, Keep them coming. :)))

the way you say it. Better than my teacher. That's talent. Like all your vids!

Glad you're back. Great video 👍👍

@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Love you so much. So much i have learnt through your videos. Thanks and be blessed.

*👍👍👍👍👍 Very Detailed, Entertained, Educated, Smart And Clear! Thanks Man! The Best And Spectacular Mechanic!*

Fantastic video. I like your clear explanations. You said it at the beginning, getting down to the basics of spark and fuel. The supplies to any gasoline engine, even lawn mowers. In this case it was the fuel. Your tools are more sophisticated than the average guy, but we should still be able to follow your lead.

Awesome job, everyone already said what I would have. Keep it up.

Great video, I love the you explained and in detail, great job, love it

Eric gracias por tu vídeo muy educativo 👍🏻

Great job. Really thorough!!

I want to thank you for taking the time to video and show me the tools you use and what to look for. My shop truck is a 2016 and has 38000 miles and when I was driving it started sputtering and then it died. Boss towed me back to shop and initial check I believe the pump is bad here. Great job explaining how you do this and keep up the good work.

@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO

2 жыл бұрын

These trucks are also known for having issues with the fuel pump relay that is built into the fuse box. Check to make sure you have power on the fuel pump fuse before condemning the pump. Thanks for watching!

@hillbillyredneck

2 жыл бұрын

@@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO I will. and thanks again.

@dubblyewjay1133

2 жыл бұрын

@@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO I have a 2001 1500 4x4 cranks-but no start after she died on the highway under light load.. I heard too could be crankshaft pos sensor Ideas? Great channel, btw. I'm subscribed.

Love watching all your videos. You should do more video with Oz!

Excellent diagnosis! Thanks

Wow I learned so much watching your channels I wonder if I can do this stuff on my own because I'm so weak in doing wiring on a car. You are so funny every video I've seen your jump boxes are never charged or dead. Lol.

Great video, very informative. Subscribed.

Love seeing your videos! Would it have been easier to lift back the back end of the truck? I'm asking because I own a dodge ram 1500.

Thank you very much for your time again great video man awesome

Very thorough video I appreciate your professionalism but for us guys without $$$ scanners etc. we have to do things old school. I watched the entire video and was impressed! Going back to electronic ignition and 4 barrel carb lol 🤣

great video and diagnosis , nice one man

Welcome back.Hope all is well!

Most satisfying mechanic video

Excellent diagnosis!

Wish you was my next door neighbor A good mechanic is hard to find these days you knowledge of electrical systems and how to test them is amazing. . What kind if training do you have to be so good at what you do

Respect to you Eric for doing it on the ground without a lift and by the way, the undercarriage of that truck is clean lol! Also when you tried starting the truck for the first time, it seemed like the temp was already warm! What a teaser lol great job men!

Great, understandable explanations. Thanks.

You are very detailed in your explanations of why and how you test components. Thank you, for someone learning it helps to understand why you are doing something, and gives a more complete picture. You should teach a classroom.

Always look forward to your videos What I hate about auto mechanic is trying to get to the connector or bolt. How the heck did you back probed that connector?

I would say that when the driver hit the brakes, the fuel sloshed forward and broke the pump. Excellent diagnostic Eric, you covered all possible failure points.

Great Video, better than in class instruction!

Excellent video explanation, AWESOME blessings.

Thanks Eric. This is superb diag.

Great video as always.

Great video. But the bypass relays with the switches Don't come in the $275. Listle kit. It is a Separate kit ,like you showed in your video . The Mac tools kit is $175. Otherwise good info 👌

Amazing work 👍

It's always good to know this things when you are dealing with an unknown problem. Step by step it will lead you to it. Zas zas zas

Great diag and repair!

It's also possible a previous backyard mechanic was lazy and only dropped the tank far enough to squeeze in that first fuel pump, installing it in a compromised condition. That's the most likely explanation for the missing plastic and the rods falling apart that makes sense to me. Great video, like your fuse buddy, gettn one. :) Also, great job lettn us know you pulled the fuse before load testing the ground, I was wondering.

Re: Cost of fuel pump... Within the last couple of years, I replaced the fuel pump in my Chevy Cavalier before a long 4,000 mile cross country trip. The vehicle had around 120k miles and I didn't feel like getting taken on the road for a grand on a job I could do myself at home. But, a check of part suppliers showed the pump is only sold as a whole-fuel-assembly part (pump, sending unit, installation cage, etc.). At a pricey $400 for an OEM ACDelco unit, I passed. After some research on-line, I found an eBay vendor selling just the physical OEM pump for those willing to take the time to rebuild the sending unit -- at a cost of $40. Let me tell you, those sending units take patience and a delicate hand to disassemble. But, the effort was worth it! The new fuel pump allowed the car to bang out the long distance trip without any hiccups. So, the moral of the story? If you're a DIY'er, look at eBay for vendors supplying work-arounds to expensive full-assemblies.

@ufartface

2 жыл бұрын

good going- mine was $11 lifetime warranty and free shipping of course an access hole makes the job easier

Awesome work man. I would love to have someone as good as you check my truck I have a fake fuse in my truck that’s the only thing keeping it on. If I try to use a new or original relay it will not turn on

You are a great instructor your tone your delivery. Plus your passion for solutions thru process. So what's your names where is your location? Do you have other media sites? Im proud of your professionalism.✈️

A mechanic is like a Doctor Keep asking questions and taking notes tell you figure it out

Excellent video, thanks my brother 👍👍👍👍

Thank you so much for this video!!!

Very good video...... learned a lot

nicely done video thank you for your time .

Nice process Eric! (I know now it wouldn't have worked,. But I would have whacked the bottom of the tank before pulling out test equipment. lol)

@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO

2 жыл бұрын

I actually filmed me trying to hit the gas tank with my hand, but I lost the footage somehow. I explained that in my case it was a last resort, because if I tried that first and the pump started working, it would mess with my diagnostic procedure. It's better to test when the fault is occurring, otherwise you could temporarily fix the problem and misdiagnose it as a bad pump when it could be a wiring or connection problem.

I just spayed stater fluid into the intake and the truck started. Diagnosed it myself as fuel pump, without all the other stuff. Confirmed by repair shop.

My wife's car was rear-ended once with minor damage. The body work was completed and we drove it for years after that. Well the fuel pump quit on me one day and I changed it myself. When changing it I noticed that there were anti-slosh baffles inside the tank that were shattered and laying in pieces inside the tank.....I assume from the impact years earlier. The factory must have put anti-slosh baffles for a reason but it didn't seem to affect the smooth running of that car anyway. And we lived on a VERY steep hill.

Thankyou for being very detailed.

Terrific job done.

Excellent video Bro..

Great video as always!!Unrelated to the video, I have an 05 g35 that’s kicking my butt. Crank no start and has code for ikey signal not being able to reach bcm. Has new nats antenna(oem). However, car will start but ONLY when I’m programming the ikey. After exiting the ikey program it doesn’t start again. I’m lost.

nice job with great info

Another good one. Thanks a lot.

damn, doctor mechanix professor. great job. that was awesome.

gracias por compartir su conocimiento Dios lo bendiga siempre.

nice smooth diag. ...... with the exception of that damned back probing ......LOL!!!! You ever notice the old we get the worse it is to get our old man behinds down there!!!!! Great video brother!!!!