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    3. 2001 chev. silverado 4x4 auto-trans. 350 engion. when I turn on the key to start it kicks the braker to the fuel-pump. we put on a new fuel pump it still kicks the breaker. fuel pump will not work. with the pump unhocked there is elect-juse all the way through the wire. when it is conected it kicks the breaker. The chev. dealed, in town said he didn't have a clue. Please help, if you can.
    2001 chev. silverado 4x4 auto-trans. 350 engion. when I turn on the key to start it kicks the braker to the fuel-pump. we put on a new fuel pump it still kicks the breaker. fuel pump will not work. with the pump unhocked there is elect-juse all the way through the wire. when it is conected it kicks the breaker. The chev. dealed, in town said he didn't have a clue. Please help, if you can.

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    +1  Views: 770 Answers: 5 Posted: 13 years ago
    Tags: chevy trucks 350 eng 4x4 auto.tran. 2001 auto mechanic
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      Remove fuel pump relay from under hood. Direct jump to hot side of the pump. You may have a bad fuel relay. Not a fuse but a relay.

      13 years ago. Rating: 4
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        Colleen

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        Good thought.
        commented 13 years ago

        Did you change the breaker? Check the wiring to make sure the pump is not shorting and causing the breaker to kick over. 

        13 years ago. Rating: 3
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          melandrupert

          Colleen you are brilliant wish you lived nearer! xxx
          commented 13 years ago
          Colleen

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          You could always move here ;)
          commented 13 years ago
          melandrupert

          Colleen only just got your last comment I will one day move! and you never know where I might end up heeeee oxoxoxo
          commented 13 years ago

          double check the polarity on all the wires

          13 years ago. Rating: 3
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            Dis connect the pump check the power supply then check if it is grounding or rotten

            13 years ago. Rating: 3
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              All four answers sound good. I will try each of them on Monday. I will get back to you then.

              13 years ago. Rating: 0
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