m_i_zombie
+1y
could be the electric fuel pump (glogged or going out) Injectors leaking or clogged or possibly the mass air sensor. Check fuel pressure also.
Technically you should never have to "pump" the gas pedal on a FI motor. Its really pointless since it has to have an electical signal for the pump to kick on and the injectors to work. There is no mechanical per se' motion like on a carb'd motor.