Bad High Pressure Fuel Pump Symptoms: HPFP Failure Signs

Bad High Pressure Fuel Pump Symptoms. Learn the top signs of a failing high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) in this quick video. As an expert technician, I, Brain your Honest Mechanic, cover common symptoms like hard starting, loss of power, engine misfires, fuel smells in the cabin, metallic knocking noises from the fuel tank, out of range fuel trims and more.

Understand exactly what the high pressure fuel pump does versus the low pressure fuel pump and how it operates in your modern fuel injection system. See where the pump is located in your vehicle along with the typical cost to replace a malfunctioning pump.

Get helpful information so you can jump directly to the bad fuel pump symptoms that relate most to the issues you’re experiencing in your car, truck or SUV. This video will help you determine if problems with starting, accelerating, engine performance or strange smells likely stem from fuel pump failure.

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So if you notice your vehicle having starting, running or odd performance issues, have a look at the high pressure fuel pump. It's a common component to cause problems in modern fuel injected vehicles.

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