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Search Auto Parts Search 04 Cavalier fuel pump relay problem Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting jckd New User Nov 28, 2010, 8:44 AM Post #1 of 5 (4191 views) 04 Cavalier fuel pump relay problem Sign In First of all....I have been searching this site and you guys are awesome! I need your help! I have a 2004 cavalier. Intermittent starting problems. When you turn the key sometimes you hear the fuel pump kick on and sometimes you don't and as you know when it doesn't kick on car won't start. I have replaced fuel pump. Thought it was fixed. worked for a while then problem came back. Switched fuel pump relay worked for a while then same thing. I found a gray wire in kick panel that was sort of burnt, I fixed the wire and it worked again for a while then intermittent problem came back. I have to jump the fuel pump relay to get car started. I use a small wire and sometime I have to run it to the battery and sometimes I don't. I am going crazy. I am in New York and since the weather has got colder the problem seems to be worse. It is a basic no frills cavalier. No power windows or any other accessories. Please Help with any ideas. Thanks (This post was edited by jckd on Nov 28, 2010, 8:58 AM) Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Nov 28, 2010, 9:06 AM Post #2 of 5 (4178 views) Re: 04 Cavalier fuel pump relay problem Sign In ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional. jckd New User Nov 28, 2010, 1:21 PM Post #3 of 5 (4163 views) Re: 04 Cavalier fuel pump relay problem Sign In Thank You! That should help a lot Sidom Veteran / Moderator Nov 28, 2010, 6:57 PM Post #4 of 5 (4157 views) Re: 04 Cavalier fuel pump relay problem Sign In Trace all the connecters you can from the relay all the way back. Some times when pumps fail they draw too much current and it overheats the connecters where they get weak and barely make contact. When they overheat from normal current draw or you hit a bump that is enough to break contact until it cools down and makes contact again...... They can be a PITA to trace.........so............good luck.... jckd New User Nov 29, 2010, 9:59 AM Post #5 of 5 (4143 views) Re: 04 Cavalier fuel pump relay problem Sign In Thank You   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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