Problematic fuel pump?

My fuel pump seems to be on the way out. It's a 2001 with 60,000 miles on it which has me a bit concerned (thought pumps lasted longer). Anyway, about every third start instead of a smooth humm from the pump I get a louder "rattle" and a no-start. To fix this I usually just cycle the key from on to off until I i get a smooth humm and it starts right up. Am I right in thinking I should replace the pump?

unfortunatly , sounds like a safe bet

Is this the factory pump you are referring to? They usually last a bit longer than that, but it would not be at all unusual to have a failure at 60k.

What you describe does sound like a pump starting to go south...........

If you end up replacing it, I'd highly recommend seeking out a Bosch pump. They are the absolute best in the business when it comes to fuel pumps. Cost a few bucks more, but well worth it. Do NOT buy an Airtex. They are usually the low price point, but IMHO, their reliability issues rule them out.

birchlakeXJ said:

If you end up replacing it, I'd highly recommend seeking out a Bosch pump. They are the absolute best in the business when it comes to fuel pumps. Cost a few bucks more, but well worth it. Do NOT buy an Airtex. They are usually the low price point, but IMHO, their reliability issues rule them out.

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Ok, now on Napa's site they have two units and I want to make sure I'm looking at the right one here:

BSH N67658 (Fuel pump assembly)


BSH N69316 (Fuel Pump)

Not sure but it looks like one part is the entire fuel pump assembly (pump/regulator/filter/checkvalve, etc) and the other is JUST the fuel pump.

As long as you're doing this, I highly recommend you replace the entire assembly. If one part is failing, others may not be far behind.