Bad Fuel Pump Check Valve Symptoms
by Quinn MarshallUpdated August 01, 2023Low Pressure
When the fuel pump’s check valve goes bad, it will not be able to maintain the proper amount of pressure, causing the vehicle to run poorly or stall. A fuel pressure gauge can be used to test the amount of fuel pressure when the vehicle is running. If the amount of pressure is lower than the specifications for your car, the check valve may need to be replaced.
Stalling
If the fuel pump’s check valve is bad, the vehicle may start properly, but stall as soon as the fuel pump turns off. This is due to the lack of pressure, which allows the fuel to flow back into the pump.
No Ignition
If the check valve is bad, the car may be unable to start. If the car does not start, turning the key so that it is one click away from starting, then repeating this process several times, may build up enough pressure so that the vehicle starts. If that is the case, the check valve is bad and needs to be replaced.
Writer Bio
Based in New England, Quinn Marshall began her writing career in 2004. She was a featured writer for Laptop Logic and contributes to publications such as "Smashing Magazine."
