If it has started getting difficult to fire up your Volkswagen, you may need a new fuel pump. The engine cannot start easily unless it has enough fuel in each cylinder. Unfortunately, if the pump is going bad, it may be unable to send enough fuel into the combustion chamber. This is just one sign that your Volkswagen needs a new fuel pump. Here are other signs.
Poor Performance
Your engine’s performance is also going to suffer if the fuel pump is malfunctioning. For example, the VW will slow down and struggle to produce power when the engine is under stress. You will also notice that the engine will cut out when you are driving at high speeds. These are signs that the engine does not have enough fuel. Too much fuel will make the VW’s engine surge.
Poor Fuel Economy
Unfortunately, whether your engine is struggling or surging, your VW is not going to get its normal gas mileage. Consequently, the only way to resolve the issues discussed above and restore the fuel economy is to replace the malfunctioning fuel pump. This is not a problem at our shop. We can test your old fuel pump and replace it if it is necessary.
Fuel Tank Noises
If you hear noises coming from the fuel tank, it is likely necessary that we need to replace the fuel pump. Unfortunately, when the fuel pump’s motor is burning out, it will make strange noises such as whining or squealing. At first, you may wonder where the noises coming from. Eventually, you will realize it is coming from the fuel tank. This is also a sign that your fuel pump is going bad.
Overheating Engine
Another thing that happens to the fuel pump motor when the fuel pump is malfunctioning is that it overheats. This is because it cannot draw enough fuel through itself to cool itself off. Unfortunately, the heat will transfer into the engine of your VW. Consequently, your VW’s engine may start to overheat every time you drive the German automobile.
Reduced Fuel Pressure
Finally, a faulty fuel pump will reduce the fuel pressure. We can test your VW’s fuel pressure at our shop to see if it is lower than normal. If it is, this suggests that the fuel pump is not producing enough power to get the fuel through the engine at the normal pressure range.
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