posted 08-31-2023 02:23 PM                  

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Originally posted by phipplet:
Hello Everyone!

I just purchased one of my dream cars from HS. A Red 1999 Plymouth Prowler with 4k miles on it. I love the car. It drove great for two days! Here’s what’s going on. I sure hope someone out there can help. Okay, everytime I try to start the vehicle, the underhood #4 /15amp micro-fuse used for the Fuel Pump pops! I’ve tried replacing the underhood, R9 Fuel Pump Relay. The underhood R1 Automatic Shut Down (ASD) relay. I’ve unhooked the battery several times. I’m waiting on a jumper wire to jump an “always on” fuse to the Fuel Pump fuse to see if it starts running. ANy ideas would be great!!
Thanks!
phipplet

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First off WELCOME to POA

It is not my intention to sound negative right off the bat but... One of the downsides to purchasing a 24 year old vehicle with very low mileage on it is that there are bound to be issues that arise once it is put into service.

Did you purchase this car from a Private seller or from a Dealer?

If you purchased it from a Private seller, this may have been a "Known Issue" and they may not have been as forthright as one might expect. On the other hand if it was the Original Owner and they only drove the car a little when it was new, they may have been unaware of any issues.

If you purchased it from a Dealer, did they offer any kind of Warranty on the car?
If there is a Warranty, let them know about the issue and let them handle the repairs.
If they did not offer a Warranty, that should have been an indication that they may have been aware of the issue and conveniently neglected to let you know about it.

Did you get any kind of maintenance or service history with the car?
Have the factory recalls been performed? Have the fluids ever been checked changed or flushed?

If the tires on the car are the original Goodyear EMT Runflat's, they probably need to be replaced due to age.

Here in Maryland, 24 year old tires would NOT pass a legitimate State Inspection simply because of their age.

Replacing the tires if they are original to the car will undoubtedly improve the ride.

There is a chance that the fuel pump has gummed up fuel in it from years of inactivity.
IF this is the case, it could be that the fuel pump is unable to work efficiently.
It could be that it took two days for bad fuel in the tank to gum things up which could also take it's toll on the fuel injection system.

Once the issues you are having are resolved, you should be able to enjoy the car.

Suggestions on what to do now that you have the car.

Go through the fuel system, flush out any old gas that may be in the system.

Flush the cooling system put new coolant in it.
Flush the brake system and put new fluid in it.
Check to see if the recall was performed to replace the front lower ball joints and look carefully at the rubber boots to determine their condition.

Consider replacing the Water Pump and drive belt along with the Serpentine and V Belts.

Consider replacing the tires if they are the originals.

Look at the center caps on the wheels, if they have broken clips...get them repaired using the modification by Dick L. here on POA.

Spend a couple evenings looking through this site. Start on the Home page and go through each one of the sections, one by one beginning with The Prowler Story.
It would be worth your time and effort because you are likely to learn a lot about these cars which will also likely answer a lot of questions you may not yet realize you might have.

Do not be afraid to ask questions, we are here to help.

Learn how to use the Search feature, it will aid you in ways you likely can't yet comprehend.

posted 08-31-2023 03:10 PM                  

Pump should run... if you cant hear well enough... remove gas cap and have someone listen at the filler.

posted 08-31-2023 03:48 PM                  

Once the car was put back into service, the gasoline sloshing around in the tank may have loosened the sediment enough for it to get into the filter and or fuel pump.

posted 08-31-2023 04:28 PM                  

I noticed the nice looking Falcon next to the Prowler...
'62 or '63? Is it a Sprint 260 edition, as I noticed the Sprint tach on the dash?

posted 08-31-2023 06:01 PM                  

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Originally posted by Tony Goertz:
Pull the fuel pump relay. Simple MOMEMTARILY jumper the relay output side... power to fuel pump.

Pump should run... if you cant hear well enough... remove gas cap and have someone listen at the filler.

If pump doesn't run... your jumper wire may get warn . key word.. MOMEMTARILY!

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posted 08-31-2023 06:39 PM                  

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Originally posted by Dick Henry:
http://www.plymouthprowlerparts.com/

Go here for replacement fuel pump.

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posted 08-31-2023 07:55 PM                  

While you're talking with him - buy his replacement window regulators - they'll last longer than any of us.

I have Tom's fuel pump, window regulators and Wonder Bar on my car.

posted 09-01-2023 11:51 AM                  

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Originally posted by Dick Henry:
http://www.plymouthprowlerparts.com/

Go here for replacement fuel pump.

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posted 09-01-2023 11:55 AM                  

Don’t know why they cut it

But

I would take blue butt connector off, use shrink wrap & solder the wires and cover with shrink wrap

Looks like a black wire with green stripe. Just connect back as it was & see if it will start

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Larry Mayes

posted 09-01-2023 01:26 PM                  

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Originally posted by cdeluca99:
Dude, re-connect that wire and hit the key!!! That’s gotta be it. Perhaps the pump isn’t smoked!???

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posted 09-01-2023 03:29 PM                  

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Originally posted by phipplet:
Well this is interesting! I reconnected the wire and the Prowler fired up! I stop and started it several times. After about ten minutes, the engine started to struggle and died. The fuel pump mini fuse had popped again?

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Well, I soldered up the wires on the pump. Everything is working again. Starts right up. Runs great! I did notice when I twisted and pulled the white connector from the pump it was shorting out the fuel gauge. I would twist the wires and the fuel gauge would start working. As a temp fix I placed a zip tie around the wires and everything is working. I did order the new fuel pump from the recommended store. Kathy called me today! Keep your fingers crossed!