RE: Won't Start NEED HELP / Bernd

From: Bob Nichols (bocd@OPTONLINE.NET)
Date: Sat Feb 26 2005 - 20:56:37 EST


Bernd,

Thanks for the reply... Where is the ADS relay? How can I tell if it's
toasted?

I did check all the fuses and swapped the relay...still NG.

Thanks
Bob

Bernd D. Ratsch wrote:

>Yes, the PCM controls the fuel pump circuit. Ignition ON, ASD relay
>energized, fuel pump turns on. ASD relay may be toasted but would check ALL
>fuses to verify that nothing else is toasted.
>
>- Bernd
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
>[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Bob Nichols
>Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2005 4:37 PM
>To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>Subject: DML: Won't Start NEED HELP
>
>
>Hey Guys,
>
>I could use some help....while polishing up my engine I hit the lug on the
>back of the alternator with a screw driver and grounded / arced it out. I
>did this once before and blew out and had to replace the computer...however
>the truck was running at that time and stalled...and the computer was
>smoking....so it was evident that it was the cause.
>
>This time (yes I learn slowly) the truck was off and the computer not
>smoking.... I just replaced my valve covers....and blasted the front of my
>motor.....
>
>I just checked my fuel rail and I have no fuel pressure...when turning the
>key to on the fuel pump isn't pressurizing the rail.....does the computer
>tell the pump to come on? I already checked the fuel pump relay and fuse .
>
>When I dump some gas in the TB it wants to start....
>
>Whatda think?
>
>Thanks
>Bob
>http://obsessivecompulsivedakota.com
>
>
>



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