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Question: would fuel pump or fuel filter throw codes?

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bleedoil, 3.0L V6, Miami, FL, April 07, 2011, 20:12
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well we suspect the fuel filter or fuel pump to be going bad we checked for codes we got a fuel lean code,cat code,o2 sensor code, and speed sensor code i want to know would the computer tell me if the filter or pump is going bad?

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    Brian Glastetter April 07, 2011, 20:28
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    No, the computer on this model does not monitor the fuel pump directly and will not set a DTC. Install a fuel gauge and test the fuel pump for power while the car is cranking over. I always suggest a fuel filter when replacing a pump since a restricted filter induces undo stress on the pump.

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    bleedoil, April 07, 2011, 20:32
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    i had a feeling! thank you so much for responding

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