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 Does Noisy Fuel Pump = Break Down??
Hi All,
There seems to be a lot of folks starting to report fuel pump noises. (Me Too) My question is: Has anyone had a breakdown as a result of a "bum" fuel pump?
Ron
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I just heard a noisy spyder pump last weekend. Anytime I have ever been around a noisy fuel pump it has eventually given up. Usually in a fairly short period of time. There is nothing magical about the fuel pump in the spyder.
A noisy fuel pump is a faulty fuel pump. I'd be nervous as a cat going on a long trip with a noisy fuel pump like what I've heard.
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What's it sound like? I have something that sounds like a loud pump or motor running all the time, haven't had a chance to check it our yet.
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 Originally Posted by Dragonrider
What's it sound like? I have something that sounds like a loud pump or motor running all the time, haven't had a chance to check it our yet.
That's the sound .... I have it on my bike and during my 3000 mile check up, "they" said there is nothing "they" can do until it fails.
Sounds like a known issue and BRP should be doing a recall 
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How long has yours been noisy - since I only have about 400 miles on the clock, it will probably be next spring before I see the shop.
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My noisy fuel pump was replaced last week, at 2,800 miles. BRP ok'd it. There's NO noise that's noticeable now.
I'm happy.
Fred
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Originally Posted by ChicoFowler
That's the sound .... I have it on my bike and during my 3000 mile check up, "they" said there is nothing "they" can do until it fails.
Sounds like a known issue and BRP should be doing a recall
Yeah good luck with that.. Tow it in and we will fix it. 
Duck
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BRP - noisy fuel pump replacement
Originally Posted by fredace
My noisy fuel pump was replaced last week, at 2,800 miles. BRP ok'd it. There's NO noise that's noticeable now.
I'm happy.
How'd you get them to do that? Through a dealer? I sent in a complaint. Probably a waste of time, but I wanted to get paper work on file for future reference. I'm going to push this, because I agree, a "noisy fuel pump" is a DEFECTIVE fuel pump. Just because it's working now, it's only a matter of time - and I don't want to be 100 miles from the nearest dealer and have a problem. I'll let you know how my case ends up. I do have a dealer working with me now and we'll see what we'll see......
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Yes, my dealer got it replaced. The thing was so noisy. As soon as I turned the key for safety check the whine was outrageous. There was no issue getting it replaced.
Good luck.
QUOTE=ChicoFowler;861791]How'd you get them to do that? Through a dealer? I sent in a complaint. Probably a waste of time, but I wanted to get paper work on file for future reference. I'm going to push this, because I agree, a "noisy fuel pump" is a DEFECTIVE fuel pump. Just because it's working now, it's only a matter of time - and I don't want to be 100 miles from the nearest dealer and have a problem. I'll let you know how my case ends up. I do have a dealer working with me now and we'll see what we'll see......[/QUOTE]
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I have the same noisy fuel pump. The dealer I went to said BRP has acknowledged that they had a batch of faulty pumps. They are apparently going to issue a recall. My pump pressures tested fine. The dealer recorded the issue on my file. I've got 7500 km on my 2014 rts and have had zero problems.
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Is this the noise that makes a constant "whirring" at idle? And what is the sound when cruising steady, that is somewhat of an undertone to the motor sound, that to me is a steady low note like "wah, wah, wah," sound? Is this the pump or perhaps a top end gear sound?
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Originally Posted by fredace
Yes, my dealer got it replaced. The thing was so noisy. As soon as I turned the key for safety check the whine was outrageous. There was no issue getting it replaced.
How did this work out for you?
My concern would be that you get a warranty replacement of a faulty part with the same faulty part.
On my 2010 this happened with the rear shock. I went through about 5 of them, all on warranty replacement.
It also happened on the windshield arm. I went through two of those.
The fuel pump for the 1330 is different than the fuel pump for any of the 998's, so I have no idea how many they have in stock and what lot they are.
Last edited by ThreeWheels; 09-19-2014 at 11:56 AM.
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Audio of noise fuel pump
Hello. Mine is making noise since new. I have recorded the sound when turning the key on. And after the startup, the noise continues. Please watch the video on the link below. I'm pretty sure it is a faulty pump, that is not normal...
Ricardo.
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Does Noisy Fuel Pump = Break Down??
Originally Posted by rf5
Hello. Mine is making noise since new. I have recorded the sound when turning the key on. And after the startup, the noise continues. Please watch the video on the link below. I'm pretty sure it is a faulty pump, that is not normal...
Ricardo.
Hi,
Yep, that is the noise I was referring to. NICE JOB
Now to me, it seems like there can be two troubles. One being the noise of the pump when running, and the second when the pump has to pressure the fuel line-before start-up. (That pre-start noise doesn't happen to me all the time) I was under the impression that the fuel line from the pump to the injector was always pressurized. Aside from a leak in the line, a loss of pressure sounds like the fuel running back through the pump valves. Something I thought wasn't supposed to happen, and perhaps a better symptom of a defective pump.
Ron
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Originally Posted by rf5
Hello. Mine is making noise since new. I have recorded the sound when turning the key on. And after the startup, the noise continues. Please watch the video on the link below. I'm pretty sure it is a faulty pump, that is not normal...
Ricardo.
My 2014 makes this same noise. I asked Len about it when I took delivery and he said that all the 2014's sound this way and it is normal. It is only noisy until it builds pressure. Was there some change in the pumps from 2012 to 2014? My 2012 is nice and quiet.
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Its a faulty pump....whether it becomes an issue for reliability remains to be seen. Good luck everyone.
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Originally Posted by Bob Denman
 Perhaps we should be asking this question:
"How many of these 'loud' fuel pumps, have failed?" 
Not "Been replaced"; but actually stopped working...
Very true. And going to be a very good question as these machines get some age/time on them. However, its not "normal" for an electric fuel pump to sound like that. The spyder fuel system is a pretty standard set of modern day components designed in just about every modern vehicle on the road today. There is no magic under that plastic, as some seem to believe....[emoji6]
My concern, other than the pump seizing and leaving me stranded, would be what is actually making the noise? If its internal metal to metal contact is there a potential for debris to get carried through the fuel system and into the motor? Other long term issues???
Harley has a similar one going on right now too. The fuel pressure regulator buzzes really loud sometimes at first prime and in real cold weather. It was found to be the regulator vibrating/buzzing and a new part is available. However, its only at first prime, in the very cold, doesn't happen all the time and no issue with damage anywhere else AND has caused no reported breakdowns. Bonus is that if you mention it to the dealer they WILL swap out the regulator with a newer part under warranty without hassle.
Just BS though being told a noisy fuel pump is "normal", because its NOT normal. Maybe it won't fail though....who knows...
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... or horrible! 
I'm keeping an eye on mine... if it starts growling again 
