Fuel Pump Startup Hack for 2004 Oldsmobile Alero

Fuel Pump Startup Hack for 2004 Oldsmobile Alero

2004 Olds Alero don’t like hot days! Fuel pump won’t run. Found “unsafe hack” that gets me home at the end of a hot day! To support my videos, please check links below…
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DIY RedneckPrepper says:

In going back to do a bit more research on this, I found that it could be related to a faulty security system. I've heard that the security system controls a lot of ignition related electrics. Anyway, the method I'm using here is probably not a good long term fix. And I bet that it may introduce other possibly unsafe variables that I've not considered. My plans are to sell this car as a "mechanic's special" this summer 😉

paul gatten says:

This car since at least 2001 has a security system that if activated disables the fuel system.
The fuel pump runs, the plugs fire, the engine turns over, but the car won't start.
A battery that is drained or that is disconnected for routine maintenance could activate the system.
In this guys case, the internal car temperature maybe higher then ambient temperature, and if the security sensor(s) are behind the dash, the sunlight maybe heating the car affecting them.
A friend has an 01.
He installed a new battery, and days later the car wouldn't start, dead battery. We now suspect an accessory was left on.
The car was towed to a shop, where it was diagnosed with a bad fuel pump.
The car was towed home where it sat until the pump could be replaced.
After all that work the car still wouldn't start.
After verifying spark, fuses, relays etc, we discovered the security light.
The manual suggests the following,
If the security light is flashing in the dash cluster, with the key on, engine off, leave the key in this position for 10 minutes.
After 10 minutes, turn the key off, then start the car.

This feature should be hilighted several times in the owners manual.
Owners of this car could be charged 100's of dollars to replace a fuel pump that is working perfectly.
We did the repair ourselves, but it cost $75.00 for the diagnostic charge, the cost of a used pump, a couple hours of labor replacing the pump, and other diagnosis time, plus the time the car sat unused.

This was a used car,
Advice to everyone, take the time to read the owners manual cover to cover. At least be familiar with dash light functions, blinking lights etc.
And get a second opinion, so your own research on the web before you pay a shop any serious money to fix your car.

DotusTM says:

Your close, I wont ruin it for you. The other tabs on the relay might uuuum need a signal to activate the relay… schematic and onward you go.

moe beydoun says:

Thank you for sharing this video I really didn't think it would work but I did as you said and it did work after everything I tried finally your video did the job

Mirror Ghost says:

Juste like magic !! Tanks !

Tom Coleman says:

dude – thanks. Mine cranked. Hopefully it's #18.

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