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Ferret_bueller
Posted on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 - 05:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Wondering if anyone has any ideas if my fuel pump might be going belly up soon.

Normally when i turn on the bike, it makes a high pitch whine of what i think is the fuel pump engaging to prepare to start. It goes on for about 4 seconds at which time the check engine light goes out as well. Start the bike no problems.

Today at lunch, i turn it on, the whine kicks in..but doesnt stop. it does sorta drop down a little after 4 seconds..but keeps going.

Bike started normal no issues otherwise.

Any info would be helpful.

thanks

jeff
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Naustin
Posted on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 - 05:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'm no expert, but yeah, I'd say the fuel pump is a good suspect. I know the one on my pickup got a lot noisier just before it gave up the fight.

Good luck
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Ferret_bueller
Posted on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 - 06:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

ya, thats what i was afraid of. hope it wont hurt the wallet too much.
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Dave
Posted on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 - 07:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

A battery in poor shape could be suspect too.

DAve
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Ferret_bueller
Posted on Thursday, August 24, 2006 - 12:19 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

really? didnt occur to me it could be battery problem.

hmmm, would be something i can replace myself so ill start there.

thanks for the help.
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