Fuel pump vs. fuel pressure regulator?

[tps2000]

I am having a problem with my 2000 Max. When I mash on the gas it kinda falls all over itself and just feels like it has an anchor on it, well I have been told it is probaly a fuel pump issue but now I am reading it could be the pressure regulator. How do I test to see wich one it is or do I just change them both or does my car even have a regulator?

[FabsmaX]

think im having the same problem have u gotten any where with it???? i was thinkin about goin with the megan racing fuel pressure regulatordoes anyone have this part

[tps2000]

I have not been able to work on it any to check anything out as of yet but my car threw a code the other day saying a problem with the egr valve so I have to check out the egr valve first before going any further. I am hoping it is just the egr valve and not the fuel pump.I am not sure where to get the Megan pressure regulator, sorry.

[lightsout]

check the EGR first, the fuel pump is a bit of a pain in the ars. Get a Hanes Manual.

my problem happened to be the fuel pump, i took a chance and just replaced it before checking he EGR and got lucky i guess.

keep us posted!

[tps2000]

Why cant they make an egr valve for this car thats not so damn expensive? Do I check the egr valve with an ohmmeter the way the manual says across the pins?

[NutriaforBreakfast]

I am pretty sure there is an EGR Actuator switch you can check.

[tps2000]

Where is this actuator switch? I also looked and I didnt see a pipe to clean out on the egr valve, it all looks electronic.

[NutriaforBreakfast]

The pipe should be attached to the back of upper intake manifold

You will need the floor shop manual to work on the switch