Re: RE: Won't Start NEED HELP / Bernd

From: Bob Nichols (bocd@OPTONLINE.NET)
Date: Sat Feb 26 2005 - 21:32:34 EST


Gary,

Thats fine...it's off a 98 right? You know the amp rating...all I want
is the outer casing....just wana make sure its the right one

Bob

>
> And....since I may have to get a new PCM....is there a HP one I can get?
>
> Why the hell would a short like that blow it?
>
> ARRRGGGG
>
> 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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>



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