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1997 Ford Taurus

Question: Do you think my Fuel Pump needs to be replaced?

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Jaded, Philadelphia, PA, November 18, 2011, 04:41

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I have a car that I haven't driven in about 10 months. When I went to drive the car it would power on (new battery), but would not start. It was driving before this time. I had triple A come out and test everything. The guy said it might be the fuel pump. I had it towed to a local mechanic. The triple A guy wrote on the slip that it may be fuel pump problems. Mechanic says it is. Do fuel pumps go from sitting? When I was driving the car before this it was driving fine and was not making any sounds at all. Just don't want to spend 655.00 if it may be something else.

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  mastertech6371 November 18, 2011, 07:24
  

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  first of all, tow truck drivers tow cars, they do not fix cars.

  a shop can confirm by doing a pressure test and voltage test. I would believe your tech.

  yes. it can go bad from sitting as the inactivity can be harmfull to the unit.

  Roy
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  Jaded, November 18, 2011, 12:56
  

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  Thanks Roy, my car is being serviced. I am trying to learn as I go.
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