3rd gen shut off problems.
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im trying to think this through a bit.. as far as logical scenarios that could replicate the symptom..
im guessing, that since there are 2 check valves on the tank, and a ball in the filler neck, that the chances of them all three causing a closed system vacuum , that might keep the fuel pump from pushing out fuel, that seems like more of a statistical oddity.
i do agree with the evap canister recieving gas, but wouldnt you see signs of that from the purge solenoid malfunctioning and throwing a check engine light?
especially since the evap canister is positioned well below the top of the gask tank?
I had the thought of replacing the evap canister, just for grins, but my deal is, how much money do i throw at this problem, without knowing the full extent of the problem?
It seems to me that the frequency of occurence, with other owners/vehicles, is quite a bit..
im guessing, that since there are 2 check valves on the tank, and a ball in the filler neck, that the chances of them all three causing a closed system vacuum , that might keep the fuel pump from pushing out fuel, that seems like more of a statistical oddity.
i do agree with the evap canister recieving gas, but wouldnt you see signs of that from the purge solenoid malfunctioning and throwing a check engine light?
especially since the evap canister is positioned well below the top of the gask tank?
I had the thought of replacing the evap canister, just for grins, but my deal is, how much money do i throw at this problem, without knowing the full extent of the problem?
It seems to me that the frequency of occurence, with other owners/vehicles, is quite a bit..
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Usually I see this being the issue when someone allows the truck to run out of gas. I think it loses prime. I know for a fact if you install a new fuel pump and don't prime it you experience the same issue. I've been told by more than one Mopar tech that runing out of fuel to the point of a stall does irreparable damage to the fuel pump and it will periodically stall until the pump is replaced.
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Usually I see this being the issue when someone allows the truck to run out of gas. I think it loses prime. I know for a fact if you install a new fuel pump and don't prime it you experience the same issue. I've been told by more than one Mopar tech that runing out of fuel to the point of a stall does irreparable damage to the fuel pump and it will periodically stall until the pump is replaced.
I tell my wife all the time to stop running the fuel so low. been telling her for 9yrs. She keeps saying. I know. I know but nothing ever changes.
Generally fuel pumps die when you park a perfectly running vehicle, let it cool for maybe 10min or so and then try to start it again. Sometimes it happens at the pump..lol