2000 GS Fuel pump resistor/bypass???

[Dagvelia]

I've searched the forums and I'm leaning towards the idea that my fuel pump resistor is bad. My car will start and then die after a second or 2 unless I give it some gas, about 2500rpm's or so. When the car is warmed up it's ok.

I bent back the 85 pin on the fuel pump relay to bypass the resistor but the car won't start at all with the pin bent.

I took the car to the dealer and they said the coil pack and plug wires were bad and replaced them. Cost $550. It didn't change a thing.

Can anyone lend their advise on this?

Thanks...

[BNaylor]

Welcome to AF.

You sure you bypassed the right relay? You are supposed to do the fuel pump speed control relay which should be #18 and not the main fuel pump relay #19.

Best to check fuel pressure at the front fuel rail to see if it is in specs to rule out a fuel supply problem such as the fuel pump or fuel pressure regulator.

[Dagvelia]

Hmmm... I'll check that tomorrow and get back to you.