Q: Fuel filter loses its prime and the Check Engine Light is on - code P0907

asked by on October 21, 2016

After changing my fuel filter it now seems to loose it's prime. The check engine light is on and reads 0907. I can pump the filter up and it will start and run fine for a time.

My car has 124000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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