FUEL PUMP RUN-ON AFTER ENGINE TURNED OFF

MODELS AFFECTED: 1982 THRU 1987 BUICKS WITH THE FOLLOWING ENGINES:

1.8L OHC TBI 1982-86 (VIN CODE O) 2.OL OHC TBI 1987 (VIN CODE K) 1.8L TURBO OHC 1984-86 (VIN CODE J) 2.OL TURBO OHC 1987 (VIN CODE M) 2.OL PUSHROD (OHV) 1983-86 (VIN CODE P) 2.OL PUSHROD (OHV) 1987 (VIN CODE 1) 2.5L 1982-87 (VIN CODE R) 2.5L 1985-87 (VIN CODE U) 2.8L 1985 & 87 (VIN CODE W)

Some Buicks with certain engines equipped with Throttle Body Injection (TBI) or Multi-Port Fuel Injection (MPFI) fuel systems may exhibit a condition where the fuel pump continues to run for 3 to 4 seconds after the ignition is shut off.

This condition will most likely occur when a cold engine has been started, run for a very short time (oil still cold), and shut off.

This condition occurs because some engine fuel systems are wired so that when the engine oil pressure is above 4 psi, the fuel pump will continue to run via a switch in the oil pressure sensor/sender.

Customers whose cars exhibit this condition should be assured that their vehicles are operating properly, and that the fuel control system ensures that all fuel pumped to the engine after shut off is returned to the fuel tank. NO REPAIR SHOULD BE ATTEMPTED.

If the fuel pump continues to run for significantly longer than 3 to 4 seconds after the ignition is shut off, refer to section 8A of the Chassis Service Manual for information on diagnosis and repair/replacement of the oil pressure sensor/sender.

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