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For some reason my Fuel Pump Control Module (FPCM) output is driving the power to the Fuel Pump Electric Motor into an "off" or disabled state. Does anyone know if the ECM can command the FPCM to place the Fuel Pump in an "off" state? My budget service manual doesn't cover the Fuel Pump System...

Hmmm... I thought I was awarded a trophy on this forum. Must have been on a different forum. Sorry for the trouble.

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First get a Fuel Pump Tester (gauge that attaches to the Pressure Relief Valve on the Fuel Rail). They're not expensive and readily available. Confirm that you don't have fuel pressure when the car won't start. If you have fuel pressure but the car isn't starting it's NOT the Fuel Pump "System"...

According to my budget Service Manual for the XLRs your '06 doesn't have the Fuel Pump Control Module. The Fuel Pump on the '06 & up cars is energized directly from the Battery through a relay. The relay is in the Fuse Box under the hood. This is the same method for powering the Fuel Pumps in...

When I removed my mufflers I didn't mess with the crossmember. I did remove the rear sway bar. But I separated the exhaust pipes at the exhaust manifolds (at the engine) before trying to separate the mufflers/pipes at the rear. This made it much easier to separate the muffler pipes and twist the...

I need to replace the Fuel Pump in my '05 XLR. For various reasons I'd like to "upgrade" it to the '06 - '09 Fuel Pump. The '03 - '05 Fuel Pumps are operated at multi-speeds through a modulator (FPCM). The '06 - '09 Fuel Pumps are operated at a single speed through a relay connected directly to...

You're referring to the Water Outlet Housing. I just removed mine in order to replace the Bypass Hose. It's easy to remove. Drain the coolant, remove the intake snorkel, remove the EVAP Purge Solenoid, the MAP sensor connector, the heater hose to the 2 threaded fittings, remove the Throttle Body...

So I had to replace the Water Pump on my car and I got a shock when I discovered that the housing mounting bolts are high carbon steel. After 20 years I would have expected steel bolts to have fused solid to the aluminum engine parts but not so. The bolts can't be bare steel or they would have...

Thanks Mickey. I was afraid the trans would have to be lowered to get the tube out. Since I don't have the resources for such an involved operation I'll have to swallow my pride and find a shop to have the fuel pump replaced.The risk of damage to much of the fuel tank assembly makes a DIY effort...

I'm facing a fuel pump replacement & I'm psyched out by the coupler between the "crossover tube" & the fuel reservoir. Has anyone completely removed the crossover pipe completely from the car? Is this possible without lowering the trans? Will the pipe & the internal tubes bend enough to slide...

rexster314. Thanks for the "warning". I'll have to pay attention for a certified XLR tech. Who knew? Thanks again

I was asking if anyone had any experience with this particular vendor's clone. It seems priced more to my liking but if its unreliable it's no bargain. Thanks.

Has anyone used this GM Tech2 Clone? At $250 it might be a viable option. https://www.obd2.ltd/goods-21-GM-Tech2-Tech-2-Scanner-GM-Diagnostic-tool-CANdi-TIS2000.html?gclid=CjwKCAjwpJWoBhA8EiwAHZFzfg_qQd5dKvfYaIRcGL3gVQ-uh5x9pjyLZLYGXZbZ-RAewwjknTHZbxoCvgAQAvD_BwE Thanks

So this morning I was diddling under the hood while waiting for my laptop to boot so I could connect my old OBD II tools to the car. Anyway ... I removed the cap over the schrader valve on the fuel rail and some fuel shot out. The car wasn't running. I've never seen this before. I had hooked up...

I have a good soft top/interior shop a block away. Don't know if they have any experience with the hard top but if I have the car long enough I'm sure I'll find out. The 2 guys who run it are very good. They've done a few unorthodox repairs for me on my other cars. I don't believe they have much...

Thanks Mickey. Strictly Saab is on the wrong coast. I'm on the right coast. There might be a suitable shop in St Pete but it's a ways south. A place called RB Auto Service. Know anything about them? They claim to be a Cadillac Northstar & Corvette specialty shop.

Thanks for the recommendations everyone. I'm sure I'll end up with something sooner rather than later And I'm not averse to have repairs that are beyond my capabilities done at the dealer or a local repair shop. But given the state of parts availability for these cars I'll be on my own for a...

Thanks. I've already discovered that the used shop/service manuals for the car run $500+. I'd like to have one (or a set?) but that's too rich for my blood. I have a $20 downloaded manual for my TBird. It's not complete but for $20 its OK. I suspect I'll end up with another $20 downloaded manual...

Does anyone have any experience with the OBDLink LX tool from ScanTool.net? I have their old ElmScan 5 tool and I really like it. It has a few shortcomings but overall it's a good tool at a reasonable price. If no OBDLink users do you have any recommendations for budget scan tools for personal...