FWIIW, some of the advice given was based upon the information posted. As I recall, the report was "new fuel pump" and "new CCRM".
I understand. It's also not extremely helpful that I was so hands-off with the original mechanic work, and am having to basically start over. Live and learn...
This is where the details are vital. For example, with symptoms of new CCRM, and new FPDM, and old fuel pump along with blowing fuse, guess what I vote? Replace fuel pump.
If on the other hand we have blown fuel pump fuse, new CCRM, new FPDM, new fuel pump. What do I vote? Wiring harness problem.
I do know that I bought a fuel pump for the mechanic to install, since he said I had burned the original one out. This didn't surprise me, as I thought that the fuel had simply turned on me, and I understand that you can ruin the fuel pump when trying to start with bad fuel. I'm guessing, since the FPDM had been replaced as he stated, then the fuel pump has also been replaced. Obviously, I won't know for sure unless I actually take a look.
OBTW, was the picture posted of the FPDM your car? Just wondering because the picture does not look stock to me.
No. I wanted to make sure I was disconnecting the right connector, as there were a few that could be disconnected, so I found a picture online to verify.
Can you confirm if the fuel pump was replaced?
Other than taking the mechanic's word for it? While the decision to replace certain parts may be suspect, so far, he seems to have actually done the replacements. As with most things, though, seeing is believing.
If this is a wiring harness fault, it will require detailed tests with a volt-ohm meter and the results posted. Do you have a volt-ohm meter? Are you prepared to USE it?
I do have one, from college, so my current knowledge is relatively limited. I've been familiarizing myself with it again, and I have people close who could give me a quick refresher, so I could certainly test and reply as needed.
OBTW, I have ask before about rodent damage. Chasing wiring harness faults can be one of the biggest PIA jobs there is. Especially if looking for a problem that could be ANYWHRE in the car. IMO, wiring problems rarely happen in a vacuum. The vast majority are the result of some EXTERNAL factor or modification. The means that often there is evidence of the fault on the outside of the harness. The challenge is finding it.
This is also what I don't really understand, how it happened. It shouldn't be applicable, since it was so long ago, but maybe it was the start of some rubbing; about 8 years ago, I had some stereo system work done. I had a box, subs, and amp fit in the trunk, head unit and surround speakers. Around the same time, I had a buddy help me put in a new intake. 4 years ago, I had the subs and amp box changed for better fit, as well as dynamat all over the trunk. The car had no problems running at all, until the last winter when it decided it wasn't going to start.
If I have had any rodents, they've done an amazing job of cleaning up after themselves, as I haven't seen any evidence of them.
I strongly suggest that a close visual inspection of the wiring harness be done. Look for evidence of cutting, chaffing, burning, rubbing, missing tape, suspension componets out of place, or anywhere modifications were done.
Which wiring harness, or any/all I can find? The mechanic did say he was hunting an electrical problem, and stated he spent a lot of time looking for it, which is when he believed the issue to be with the CCRM.
