Fuel System - Engine Starts/Stalls/Cranks Won't Start
BULLETIN NO.: 00-T-63ISSUE DATE: November, 2000
CATEGORY TYPE: Engine - 19
CATEGORY: Fuel
CORPORATION NO.: 00-06-04-046
SUBJECT:
Engine Starts and Than Stalls, Engine Cranks But Will Not start, or Engine Hesitation Under Heavy Acceleration (Replace Fuel Pump Module)
MODELS AFFECTED:
2001 Saturn L-Series vehicles
CONDITION:
Some customers may comment that the engine will not start and than stall, that the engine cranks but will not start, or that the engine hesitates on a heavy acceleration. This condition may also be accompanied by DTCs P0171 and/or P0174.
CAUSE:
Fuel system pressure may be lost due to a disconnected fuel supply hose within the fuel pump module. This fuel hose runs between the jet pump fitting and top of fuel pump.
CORRECTION:
If the engine starts and then stalls or cranks and will not start, perform "Engine Cranks But Won't Start" diagnostic chart in the Emissions Controls section of the appropriate 2001 L-Series engine service manual.
If the engine has a hesitation under heavy acceleration, perform the "Fuel System Diagnosis - Fuel Supply Chart" in the Fuel System section of the appropriate 2001 L-Series engine service manual.
^ If the above diagnostic chart(s) lead to repairs other than fuel pump module replacement, repair as indicated.
^ If the above diagnostic chart(s) leads to fuel pump module replacement, refer to "Fuel Pump Module" procedure in the Fuel System section of the appropriate 2001 L-series engine service manual. When replaceing fuel pump module, it will be necessary to transfer fuel level sending unit from old fuel pump module to new fuel pump module.
IIMPORTANT0m:
After removing Fuel pump module, the fuel supply hose between the top of fuel pump and jet pump fitting may be disconnected as shown in the illustration. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THIS CONDITION. THE FUEL PUMP MODULE MUST BE REPLACED.
PARTS REQUIREMENTS:
22672353 Pump KIT - Fuel
CLAIM INFORMATION :
To receive credit For this repair during the warranty coverage period, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System using Labor Operation Code J55902 (Pump, In Tank Fuel - Replace).
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