I am not getting fuel to my engine but my fuel pump is still running. what next? is it possible the filter is clogged or could it be something else

If your fuel pump is working but not delivering fuel to the engine, it could be due to a few different reasons. Here are some possible causes and troubleshooting steps to take:

1. Clogged fuel filter: A clogged fuel filter can restrict the flow of fuel to the engine. Try replacing the fuel filter and see if that solves the problem.
2. Fuel pressure regulator malfunction: The fuel pressure regulator regulates the pressure of fuel delivered to the engine. If it's malfunctioning, it may not be delivering enough fuel to the engine. A mechanic can check the fuel pressure regulator and replace it if necessary.
3. Faulty fuel pump relay: The fuel pump relay is responsible for turning on the fuel pump when the engine starts. If the relay is faulty, it may not be sending power to the fuel pump, even though the pump is working. You can check the relay by swapping it with a known good relay of the same type.
4. Clogged fuel lines: Fuel lines can become clogged with dirt or debris, which can restrict the flow of fuel to the engine. A mechanic can inspect the fuel lines and clean or replace them if necessary.
5. Bad fuel pump: Even though the fuel pump is running, it may not be delivering enough fuel to the engine due to a malfunction. A mechanic can test the fuel pump to determine if it's functioning properly and replace it if necessary.

In any case, if you're having trouble getting fuel to the engine, it's best to have a qualified mechanic diagnose and fix the problem.

Clogged catalytic converter. Clogged fuel filter. Filters will give the pressure, just not the volume needed.

Hello, the usual culprit is the fuel filter being clogged. Sometimes a clogged fuel filter will let the fuel through and other times it will not. This means the car will run some of the times, where other times it will starve your engine of fuel causing it to stop and not start right away. The next possibility is your ignition system. Cracked distributor cap, a short in that area, bad coil wire, or any other obstacle causing your spark to not reach the spark plugs. Easiest and cheapest place to start is to replace your fuel filter and eliminate that as the cause. Your fuel pump could also be the issue but you can usually hear a whirring sound before you start a car which is the fuel pump doing its job. Hope this helps.

Have you checked the fuel filter? I would pull the fuel line apart before the filter to see if the pump is putting gas into the line. With key on, the pump should run for 2 seconds to pressurize the lines and fuel rail. And when the engine is cranking over, the pump should be running constant and putting gas into the line. If gas shoots out, possibly the filter is clogged or the fuel pressure regulator on the fuel rail is defective. If no gas comes out, possibly the pump filter sock is clogged or the pump is defective.
Very unusual for the pump to run and have NO fuel pressure.

have you had the oil pressure checked ,if not start there , might be one of those problems that come along when vehicle hot so leave running for a good while and see if the same thing happens ,if is low oil pressure when hot i'd get a repair shop to check out the oil pump,internal filter etc

find the filter pull it off and clean it if u cant clean it replace it they usally are cheap on older vehicles but with the filter off turn the car have someone turn the car to the on position so the pump is pumping and see how good it is coming out of the line if not very good then your gas tank line to the fuel filter is clogged but if its fine check the next fuel line the one on the fuel rail there is a bolt on the fuel rail crack it open and have someone turn the key if gas comes out then you are getting fuel and that would mean your injectors are bad

I believe this is a manual fuel pump and you may have lost the prime, no fuel in hose to tank. If the hose from rear frame to tank has a break or hole, it will **** air and not fuel from tank. If this is not the case, possible clogged fuel hose, tubing, or pickup tube in tank assuming you have turned the engine over serveral times and there is enough fuel in tank. Some tanks do not pickup from very bottom because of water laying in bottom of tank from condensation.

Probably the fuel pump. It starts & runs until the pump gets hot, then when it quits, your car quits.

i would look at those items first by checking battery voltage at fuel pump if car stalls but pump is still getting voltage then i would pull fuel filter back out and check to see if installed correctly also blowing through filter to make sure its not clogged in rare occasions can be defective or if installed backwards if possible can colapse inside should have arrow pointing towards direction of engine if all is well check relay then crankshaft sensor

Starving for fuel. Start by making sure the fuel pump is running. Turn the ignition on without starting the car and listen for the pump. It should run for a few seconds and then shut off if you don't start the engine. If you hear nothing, check the fuse. If the fuse is good then it can be a defective fuel pump relay, pump itself. If you hear the pump run and then shut off, suspect a clogged fuel filter, defective fuel pressure regulator, or an extremely weak fuel pump that is running but pumping no fuel.