Fuel Pump Doesn't Prime Immediately

Asked by ireleigha Mar 16, 2022 at 07:38 PM about the 2005 Toyota ECHO 4 Dr STD Sedan

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Since a friend replaced my fuel pump a while
back, I've had an issue with starting the car,
it's almost as if it's not holding the prime. After
the first few cranks I can hear the pump turn
on, and then click. Then it will usually fire
second turn of the key with the exception of it
being -35, then it may need me to prime again.
Never 4.
The fuel pump is accessible through the back
seat, so I'm hoping if it may be something
simple I'll try to fix it first before I bring it to a
shop. Im not sure where the check valve is
located, but could he have done something by
accident to that? Ive just quickly looked at it
before, and honestly the lid didn't look properly
sealed.

If someone could please tell me where I
should check first, and perhaps save me a bit
of time and headache it would be very greatly
appreciated.

Plus I can't imagine the starter is in much
agreement with the current setup lol.

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Did your friend replace the fuel filter when he replaced the pump? You always should if you don't know how old the fuel filter is. If the lid isn't on properly you would smell gasoline and have a leak. Maybe the install wasn't correct? Hard to say with just your description. Have a garage check it out for you.

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