Clogged fuel pump?

After driving about 15 mins I turned my car off. 2 minutes later I went to start it and it stalled, started it again and it stalled again. This time when I started it went to stall again so I nailed the gas...it made this noise and then the noise stopped so I let go of the gas and it stayed on. I just drove it again and it started fine. Was the fuel pump clogged? Will this happen again, do I need it changed?

Clogged fuel pump?
change your fuel filter first before blaming the fuel pump.
Reply:Year, make, model, engine size? Could also be a bad fuel pressure regulator if it's fuel injected.
Reply:Sounds like the choke was stuck.
Reply:If your car is a 1996 or newer vehicle there should be a service engine soon light on the dash. If it's lit go to an Auto Zone and have the car scanned for free. Get the codes and find out what systems are effected. If there is no light on, you may have a problem with the fuel system since that system won't throw any codes.


You didn't say what year or type of car you have so that's all the info you get. Fuel pumps don't get clogged, they fail and quit pumping. If that happens you might hit the bottom of the gas tank while someone tries to start the car. It might save you a tow charge if it quits on you again. See a mechanic soon.
Reply:Fuel pumps dont clog, fuel filters do. First I would have the fuel pump pressure checked. If the filter is cloged, it is a cheep fix. If it is the pump, it is in the gas tank and will cost considerable as compaired to the filter.
Reply:So you think the fuel pump is the only thing that can cause this? Do you even know about fuel pumps, like what a sock is. Fuel pumps with socks dont get clogged. I would get it to a reputable repair facility and have it diagnosed by a professional tomorrow. Most likely it will happen again so make sure you have a cell phone in case you get stranded.
Reply:fuel injected cars do not have chokes.


You description of the problem is interesting. especially the noise .


it might have been a fuel delivery problem. So it might be helpful if the fuel filter was changed. Just to be safe.



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