Re: OT but Dodge related fuel pump

From: Bob Tom (tigers@bserv.com)
Date: Sun Jan 16 2005 - 19:34:41 EST


At 04:16 PM 1/16/05, you wrote:
>Couldn't tell you if that is the case on the 96. MultiMeters are
>Your Best Friend in situations like this.
>
>Why do you suspect the fuel pump? Based only that you couldn't
>hear it kick in? Typically you will hear an initial surge as the pump
>kicks up pressure when the key is turned to the on position but
>not start - then turning to start kicks the pump in again.
>
>Have you checked to see if you have spark? I had a power wire
>to the PCM on my 87 Ranger break, hitting a bump which killed
>the engine. Took me a few days with a multimeter to trace down
>the electrical problem.

Thanks, Tom. Will put the multimeter to work and do some more
snooping :-)

Bob



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