two questions....

[fast-r-sho]

im getting an airbag fault(9 blinks)what does that mean?
also after long periods of driving,like on the interstate,when i get of the car sputters and then shuts off...then when i turn it off and turn it back on it just makes areally loud hum from the fuel pump. Is that a sign of a bad fuel pump or is there another underlying problem?

 

[fricker66]

No help on the airbag fault, but I had similar issues on the fuel pump as you are experiencing. Just had a local mechanic install the 195lph pump that everyone here recommends. Problems went away! Do a quick search on other fuel pump threads. Also, see the shotimes.com article on installing a fuel pump in case you want to do this yourself.

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Frederick Ricker
89 SHO
Mostly Stock w/ Slicers

 

[sdpatt]

The SHOtimes site (http://216.92.187.145) shows the air bag diagnostic codes. The code "9" is defined as "Primary crash sensor circuit - open or high resistence."

The description of the fuel pump condition was less than clear, but it could very well be a worn out fuel pump. When you turn the ignition key to ON (not START) and the fuel pump spins for a couple of seconds, does it sound like it is struggling? Have you received any CHECK ENGINE lights? That may give you more help to diagnose the condition.


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Scott

1991, 252K miles, glass hood, police grill, SVO shifter, Catz fogs,
K&N, 73mm MAF, Superchip, PP Y-pipe, Borla cat-back, 190 lph pump
Eibach/Tokico/polyurethane, SHO Shop front & rear strut braces,
16x7.5" Moda R1, 225/55ZR16 Bridgestone RE730, -1 deg camber x 4,
Class II hitch, Silver award at the SHOklahoma Car Show

[This message has been edited by sdpatt (edited 11-27-2001).]

 

[fast-r-sho]

well when i turn the key to the the on positin the fuel pump makes a different humming noise...it seems to be more louder,and if i let it sit for an hour or two when i turn it back to the on positin the fuel pump sounds fine and it runs perfect,does that help to clarify anything?... thanx

Originally posted by sdpatt:
The SHOtimes site (http://216.92.187.145) shows the air bag diagnostic codes. The code "9" is defined as "Primary crash sensor circuit - open or high resistence."

The description of the fuel pump condition was less than clear, but it could very well be a worn out fuel pump. When you turn the ignition key to ON (not START) and the fuel pump spins for a couple of seconds, does it sound like it is struggling? Have you received any CHECK ENGINE lights? That may give you more help to diagnose the condition.

 

[fricker66]

I know sdpatt can offer much better technical advice but again, you are describing similar experiences that I had last week. If it was a cold start, I had no problems. When I would start it after driving for 15-20 minutes, I could hear a straining noise out of the rear of the car. Also felt like I noticed a loss of power. New pump and the problems have disappeared.

 

[fast-r-sho]

Well i have definately decided to replace the fuel pump,thats sounds logical.Hope it works...thanx

Originally posted by fricker66:
I know sdpatt can offer much better technical advice but again, you are describing similar experiences that I had last week. If it was a cold start, I had no problems. When I would start it after driving for 15-20 minutes, I could hear a straining noise out of the rear of the car. Also felt like I noticed a loss of power. New pump and the problems have disappeared.

 

[fricker66]

Here's the website of where I purchased my fuel pump, http://www.autoperformanceengineering.com/
Part number FPF001. The wiring harness does not match up so the wires will need to be spliced. Other than that, it fit right in!
Hope this helps!

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Frederick Ricker
89 SHO w/ 78,000 mi
Mostly Stock w/ Slicers