Looking for Fuel pump wire harness

RichinNO · Jan 18th, 2006, 01:01 AM

I have a '98 Altima. I must have had a loose/poor connection where the fuel pump wire harness attaches to the bottom of the plate at the top of the fuel tank. The result was that the plastic around the connection point of the plate and harness melted. I was able to buy a new plate from local Nissan dealer, but they are telling me that I will have to buy a new fuel sending unit to get the power supply harness for the fuel pump. The fuel sending unit is fine, and I really hate to spend 88 bucks for a part that I don't need in order to get that little wire harness.

Anyone know where I might be able to get one without buying the whole fuel sending unit? Any suggestions on a safe alternative?

Thanks

KA24Tech · Jan 18th, 2006, 01:33 AM

You could build your own with wire, heat shrink tubing and connectors from Radio Shack. I would check the ground because it sounds like there was a lot of current going thru that. I don't know if this is an alternative but just throwing something out there.

Troy

RichinNO · Jan 18th, 2006, 09:58 AM

Thanks, I'll check for a good ground. Do you know if a special type of insulated wire is required in this application. I would think that standard wire insulation could not hold up to continuous immersion in gasoline.

KA24Tech · Jan 18th, 2006, 11:18 PM

Actually a good plastic cover on the wire will not have a much problem because it is not flexing. The other alternative if it makes you feel better about it, would be going to a salvage yard or a pull your own parts place and get the connector and harness that way.

Troy