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Question: If a fuel pump is going out will the check engine light come on?

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Texasben, 4.2L V6, Arlington, TX, September 18, 2011, 08:59
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runs rough, no check engine light, had tune up, changed fuel & air filter

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    Bankston Ford-Mazda of Fort Worth (3568 Answers) , Fort Worth, TX - (682) 200-1036
    Bankston Ford Mazda Ft Worth September 19, 2011, 04:51
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    Possibly not. However, a fuel pressure test is the best way to determine fuel pump performance. Sometimes the pump will work enough to keep the vehicle running. Test it at cold and normal temps although they are more common to fail at normal to warm temps.

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    Texasben, September 21, 2011, 16:44
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    Thank for replying, turns out I had a dirty injector.

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