Expert: Sean Halliday - 3/18/2007

Question
QUESTION: My car has stopped on the interstate several times but after I pull off the road and sit for a few minutes it starts right up. What can cause this problem?
ANSWER: Check the fuel pump.Symptoms are this is the problem.

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QUESTION: Where is the fuel pump located?
ANSWER: In the fuel tank.

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QUESTION: Where can I find instructions on how to change it?

Answer
You are going to attempt this yourself?.I am worried that if you have never changed a fuel pump and dont know where it is ,that can be dangerous.Remember,you are removing the fuel tank from the car.This can cause serious injury or even worse if you dont know exactly what youre doing.I have been changing tanks and pumps for 40 years almost and i still do not like doing it.It is EXTREMELY DANGEROUS,one spark and it can go up.You also need to remove all the fuel from the tank and most modern cars cannot be drained therefore its a job for a hoist and 2 men.Lift the tank out and basically upend the fuel into a drum.I am assuming your problem is fuel but have you had the fuel pressure tested?My best advice is get it looked at and find a good shop.