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Old 03-08-2009, 08:06 PM
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Default it's the pump in the trunk right??
starts up the car and a grinding noise in the back that lasts for about a good 10-15 secs...then it stops.

bad pump?
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The fuel pump is under the back seat.
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Lock vacuum pump is in the trunk.
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Bassed's H20/Meth pump is in the trunk.
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People put oil sump pumps in the trunk.
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My bike air pump gets stored in the trunk.
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Old 03-08-2009, 08:23 PM
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Mica's stomach pump is in the trunk ...with his keys
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yeah but when that goes does it make a metallic rattle noise?
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but the noise stops...while the engine is running
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Default turn the car to the accessory position, and listen for the fuel pump.
You will hear it priming. If it makes the noise during its prime then it is shot.
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