Fix a diesel heater pump quickly

[@Tannertraversed]

You sir are an absolute LIFE SAVER!!! Full-time seasonal van dweller, pump stopped working today. Troubleshooting didnt lead to any success, ordered new pump, brain couldnt stop wondering what the problem was. Found your video, used some pillars to tap on my pump while in prime mode, BACK TO REGULAR SCHEDULED PROGRAMMING, still winter in Alberta for another month so this heater is much needed. THANK YOU A TON, GOD BLESS YOUR HEART 🙌🖤

[@lukeFugate]

I,m Happy to hear it worked for you.

[@jamestaggart5417]

Worked for me to. Thank you sooo much.

[@vernonore]

The ghost in the window scared me to death twice in this video, please get the paranormal investigators out. Thanks for the video will give it a try!

[@lukeFugate]

lol

[@alexandreblanc2842]

Thank you ! This exact thing fixed my brand new heater ! The pump was making the noise, but not pumping enough. Likaci diesel heater (same as vevor), so, while waiting for the replacement pump, I pulled, and did exactly as you did, felt the inside thingy unlock, and boom, working as it should !! So thanks again !

[@lukeFugate]

Glad it was helpful

[@RensvanDaalen]

Never imagined me being happy hearing the ticking of my pump again haha. Thanks so much! Your solution worked perfectly ❤

[@lukeFugate]

Glad I could help!

[@glennmatthew]

Mate!! All the way form Australia!! I sincerely thank you for your genius advice!!! Heater is humming!! My entire family is warm tonight and my wife is sure to give me fantastic pleasure! We are on a boat so limited supplies!! Love this technique!! Just hit it 😂🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️🙌

[@lukeFugate]

So happy it worked for you!

[@BeeHiverson]

Updated: his wife left him for a guy with a bigger boat and nicer heater. Sad deal

[@Michougan]

If smashing it don't work use a NEEDLE and push it in at the base.. thank you to made me figure it out, i was about to buy new pump and hose for nothing.

[@lukeFugate]

Great tip!

[@TheHpSauceity]

I smashed mine on wood... No luck. Then poked it a bunch with a needle... Which sort of worked. Then I have it a few hits with a pair of vice grips and it is working again! Moral of my story is... Be persistent. Thanks everyone!!

[@CliveHateley]

And while you depress the plunger spray in lots of WD 40 to flush it out from both ends and you will be amazed at the muck that comes out.

[@alanwold7565]

The Wabasto 2000 diesel heater that I installed in my sailboat years ago suddenly stopped working. Thank goodness I saw your video before other expensive and time-consuming options were pursued. I removed the fuel pump and firmly tapped it repeatedly on a piece of wood that I had brought from home for this purpose. Very small pieces of crud were soon noticed on the wood. I reinstalled the fuel pump, turned on the heater briefly and noticed that its normal clicking sound had returned. Then I went ahead and bled the fuel line, fired up the heater and it roared back to life. Please know that your helpful video is MUCH appreciated.

[@lukeFugate]

That's great! So glad it helped!

[@BrendanSmith-p9o]

Hey Luke! English couple living off grid in Ireland...of all the content out there, you are one of my go too's. Quality and informative. Keep going!!

[@helenandtonyrichmond8171]

Just beat up my pump like you suggested and I have heat again, thanks Luke, top advice 👍

[@carmentasha2789]

Thanks Luke!! 😘 Just used my heater last night went to turn it on tonight and E-10 😪. Turns out it was a clogged fp. Had already checked continuity (good), but no clicks with power added...then after many videos came across yours. NO other video mentions this Crucial tip. Read the comments and hit it with a mallet without taking it off the line. I am now basking in heat!! 🥵 We are just finishing a 3 day freeze warning so not a good time for faulty pumps 😒lol Thanks again, may you continue to be blessed. 😊

[@lukeFugate]

So glad it helped you.

[@simply_shayely]

Thank you so much!! This video was one of many I watched this morning but your fix did the trick! 🎉

[@lukeFugate]

I'm so glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@doublesix5300]

My heater stopped working. The control panel went off, fan went to full speed. I checked fuel pump and it was indeed stuck and couldn't pulse. I did the hammering on the board and it started working again straight away. Now waiting on a new control panel and motherboard to complete the fix.. Thanks so much for this video.

[@lukeFugate]

Glad it helped.

[@JapariStudios]

This fixed my heater pump, i also however used a wire and ran thru both sides afterward to help clear anything. Thank you for the advice!

[@lukeFugate]

Great job! That's a good idea.

[@banudragos1383]

After i beat the pump on the car and didn.t want to start..i tried on the bench as in this video. Works like magic. Thanks man you saved me some money for a new pump. Thumbs up

[@lukeFugate]

Glad it helped!

[@hiaceadventurevan3929]

Yo! I am in my truck camper on a surfing trip, diesel heater pump shit off. It’s cold as hell, watched this, gave it a little love tap while I primed it and it’s working again! Thanks for this

[@lukeFugate]

So happy it worked for you.

[@ronritchie6552]

Worked like a charm! I ordered a new pump but this fix will get me to delivery day.

[@lukeFugate]

Yes it will, glad it helped!

[@alanbotfield2308]

Many thanks Luke , my heater would not fire up,first problem in over 4 years but I noticed the pump was not clicking also have 2 other faulty, thanks to your video I now have 3 working pumps,, thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@lukeFugate]

Glad it helped you!

[@nomsayin]

DUDE, you're video is awesome !..I did those easy steps and yes, pump is working again. Thank you. ~Norman - in Colorado

[@lukeFugate]

Glad it helped

[@byrne1916]

Used an old bread board there and we got life again 😂 have 2 spare pumps coming but China its another 3 weeks... Ordered from Amazon but that's another week..... I have a collection before I know it.... Thanks for the tip 😊

[@lukeFugate]

You are welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@ianaristotlethompson4186]

Thanks for the tip. My pump wasn’t working, did as you said after a while started working OK. Fingers crossed.

[@lukeFugate]

Glad to hear it helped.

[@positivevibe6595]

Wow, literally saved my life, knocked the crap out it. Fixed

[@lukeFugate]

So glad it helped you. Thanks for watching.

[@friendofeli.1144]

worked for me ! Thanks so much! My pump was still clicking but no fuel at all , as I was knocking it I did not feel anything inside moving but it’s working!

[@lukeFugate]

Glad it worked.

[@MrHugemoth]

Good info. I was able to free mine by tapping it with a plastic hammer while it was still in place with fuel lines connected.

[@lukeFugate]

Good idea. If mine does it again I'll try it that way.

[@lkimberly2064]

Dang it, why isn't this part of the general care instructions?

[@lukeFugate]

I guess it should be. It would have saved me $15.

[@marcuswilliamobrien]

I had some bad fuel and 2 pumps packed up, locked solid, I tried the board trick with no luck, out of desperation I put them in the air fryer at the lowest setting 80c for 15 mins and they started working. It must have melted some sort of wax or something.

[@ChristianRaymondFilms]

My pump ticks non stop, heater works great so far, it’s just the pump clicks non stop when the power is on. Does this happen to anyone else?

[@lukeFugate]

Yes, that is normal It is a pulse pump that sends a measured squirt of fuel every time it clicks.

[@ChristianRaymondFilms]

@@lukeFugate oh wow, ok - thank you for the reply. I am definitely going to mount underneath my RV In a metal waterproof insulated box with lock. I put the heater under my bed, custom install as there wasn’t much room in the RV to spare. Now I will have to re-route the lines, simple fix. Definitely can’t sleep with it pulsating right under my bed. 🤣🤣

[@FarmerProduction]

IT WORKED!! You just saved me time and money! Thank you so much.

[@astercastro6584]

Hi I commented on the other 3 year old video on the bus build but I was hoping you could link or recommend what breaker box you used in it. I cant find anything online or I stored that has the 2 phases so close together. Please help me out- thanks!

[@lukeFugate]

This one should work from Lowes www.lowes.com/pd/GE-125-Amp-4-Spaces-6-Circuit-Main-Lug-Load-Center/3200645

[@TheCanadianBubba]

Great to hear it smartened up ! See you Luke 👍

[@lukeFugate]

Thanks 👍 I guess I know not to run unknown diesel through it now lol.

[@kevinolsen4948]

Ill be warm tonight! Thank you!

[@lukeFugate]

Your welcome.

[@janetwinter4532]

Could you please share a link to the pump you bought? Thank you. Excellent information.

[@lukeFugate]

Thanks! It makes a little more noise now that it is 10 degrees F outside. I guess the rubber bushing is harder in cold weather. It is still quieter than the old one. here is a link to it. amzn.to/3MO56w3

[@APatchworkCanvas]

I have two of these all-in-one units. One sucks air into the fuel line. It runs but never gets to full temp. I’ve tightened all the hose clamps, search for fuel leaks. Still tiny air bubbles after the pump going to the burner!

[@lukeFugate]

There could be a small leak in the fuel filter, or the pump could be defective. Are there bubbles in the working heaters lines? Mine has a few bubbles in the line all the time. Does the control unit show the pulse frequency? On max it should be at least 5hz I think the factory setting is 5.5

[@APatchworkCanvas]

@@lukeFugate thanks for the reply. I tightened all of the hose clamps because they were loose - last night. The wire plug for the fuel pump doesn’t make good contact. Ran for an hour this morning and it sat at 182c. I noticed the fuel tank was getting collapsed by the fuel pump so I took the fuel lid off and it gasped a bunch of air. Slowly went up to 190c and holding there.

[@lukeFugate]

@@APatchworkCanvas Ah the fuel cap was clogged. Or did they forget to drill the hole in it? Chinese quality control is a joke.

[@APatchworkCanvas]

@@lukeFugate no hole in it. But even with the cap off it won’t go over 188-190c. Wondering if maybe running it at lower temp while on the highest setting messed up the burner. Gonna check the fuel pump wiring again.

[@andrewstone1790]

Solved my problem thanks 👍👍

[@lukeFugate]

Happy to help

[@nicktysoe9654]

Worked for me! Thanks.

[@maxazevedo5438]

As with everyone else’s thanks , awesome solution.

[@lukeFugate]

Thanks for watching!

[@shehzadkamal8976]

VERY NICE VIDEØ. VERY HELP FOR PUMP AND FILTER,

[@lukeFugate]

Glad it helped

[@MrKevin010]

Fixed my problem --- BIG thanks!

[@daveen4043]

Thank you for the help. This worked perfectly for me.

[@lukeFugate]

Glad it helped

[@stevehei8035]

Wow had the same issue but kept the pump and bought a replacement. Gotta try this trick

[@lukeFugate]

Yes more than likely the pump is still good.

[@GeekCreek73]

Worked for me 2 Thank you.!

[@lukeFugate]

You're welcome!

[@RegisteredNurseLA]

i just bought my first diesel heater and pump isnt working😢

[@7deano7]

Thanks for the this tip it works 100%

[@lukeFugate]

Glad it helped.

[@chuckelbrothers]

Brilliant information thanks

[@lukeFugate]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MrBrian041482]

Worked on mine. Thanks.

[@lukeFugate]

You're welcome! Glad it helped!

[@TicketyBoo.]

Spot on mate, just worked for me :-)

[@lukeFugate]

Great!

[@TravelingThru222]

Cool video myman.

[@lukeFugate]

Thanks!

[@ArhipDroid]

Did not even need to remove pump, rubber mallet gave it a technical tap in situ cheers bud

[@lukeFugate]

Glad to hear!

[@CliveHateley]

If in doubt give it a Clout!😉

[@scoopingdutchman4325]

Al ok an Nice. Video , but do you have a ghost in your house? 1:54 min .. look in the window behind you….😳

[@lukeFugate]

lol that was my wife looking out.

[@marcuswilliamobrien]

I thought it was a ghost as well.

[@kevinolsen4948]

ITS WORKING!!!!

[@lukeFugate]

👍

[@taylorhutchinson6293]

It worked ty

[@lukeFugate]

Glad it did. Thanks for watching!

[@robertkadry2739]

i used a thick pvc board so the word spliters dont get in

[@lukeFugate]

Good idea!

[@taylorhutchinson6293]

155 I c ur wife

[@lukeFugate]

lol

[@davidrock3936]

So I listen to this guy say absolutely nothing for about 3 minutes before he describes the problem and the solution; which he does in about 10 seconds. This is why I hate KZbin vides over simple google results. Please be concise, you will get just as many views.

[@lukeFugate]

Thanks for the advice.