Weird Problem

[JustROLLIN]

Originally posted by CVD@Dec 25 2003, 04:49 PM
It has nothing to do with the issue, but just FYI you should not have your boost controller tapped there period. It isnt so bad to have the boost gauge tapped there, but it can slow the responsiveness of the FPR and you dont want that under boost.

If the FPR itself is bad, then it means your fuel pump is overrunning it. When you try to start your car when its warm, you cant because more fuel is injected than what is intended. This happened to my stock FPR, although starting it was never a *huge* problem. Sometimes it just took a little finess ;)

I have no experience with the fuel pressure selenoid though.
I don't have my controller tapped there, so no issue on that. But, I do have my gague tapped there. Where is the ideal tap location for the boost gague?

Secondly, I am willing to replace the FPR, but I am worried that this will not be the fix to my problem. If I do decide to replace the FPR should I just go aftermarket upgrade (adjustable), OEM replacement, or good ole bend me over Mitsu parts?

Joe

BTW - thanks for all the replies guys/gals!

[CVD]

You could get a used OEM for almost nothing. If you had big plans for the car though, i would spend the money and get a adjustable one. But, i would borrow a friends known-working FPR first, before you spend any money at all.

[john]

Where you located? I have one that worked fine. I dont want to sell it though. You could maybe borrow it.

[JustROLLIN]

I live in the St Paul area. If you would be willing to let me borrow it, that would be great. If that seems to fix the problem then I would be more than willing to pay you out for the part. Is there a VFAQ out there for the FPR I have never replaced one before.

Joe

[john]

I will let you borrow it, PM me with when you want to meet. I work most of this week so it may not be till saturday when I could meet.

To replace it, you start your car and pull the electrical connector from the fuel pump. The car will die and the fuel pressure is gone (no spilling gas). Then you unbolt the regulator, disconnect the lines and put the new one on. Not that difficult.