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have you read my thread?
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If it's EFI you can check the pressure at the shrader valve on the fuel rail. Also applying vacuum to the regulator will tell you a few things.
Where's your thread? Can give us a link...or the title at least?
Where's your thread? Can give us a link...or the title at least?
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https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-no-start.html
frickin' voodoo priestess possessed EFI POS, if this was my k-jet car i'd already be done. keep in mind i've never lifted a wrench to this one, i don't know any tricks yet e.g. trigger the fuel pumps to run, don't even know how to remove the engine cover inside the van
frickin' voodoo priestess possessed EFI POS, if this was my k-jet car i'd already be done. keep in mind i've never lifted a wrench to this one, i don't know any tricks yet e.g. trigger the fuel pumps to run, don't even know how to remove the engine cover inside the van
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I see why now. For better or worse, not many people view the van forum.
What motor does your van have? I can move your thread to the appropriate engine forum if you'd like.
What motor does your van have? I can move your thread to the appropriate engine forum if you'd like.
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I don't know what you mean. Do you suspect water in the tank? Obviously water won't burn, so that is a problem and requires draining the tank. If you are being serious. You would still have pressure, but it would be water pressure, not fuel pressure.
Your pump is inside the gas tank, and they are frequently a problem. As is the filter on the pump pickup. All the more reason to check fuel pressure.
Don't forget the fuel filter, which is probably on the frame rail, but I don't know for sure. Ever changed it?
Like Steve said, there should be a schrader valve somewhere to check pressure. Is this a 5.4L? I don't know what the fuel pressure is supposed to be, but I think around 35psi might be good enough to start. Maybe try asking in the 5.4 engine forum. That van forum doesn't get too much traffic. Or it could be your breathe.
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nahh just let it sit. it has a 5.4L but i am looking for van-specific hints not general misinformation from the peanut gallery. i have most basic troubleshooting tools but i am not equipped to work on this one yet, no code reader no special fuel connector tools. the FI connectors are different than the noid light i have rigged up for the Volvos so i need to figure something different out, like using a thin strand of wire stuffed into the connector and reconnect it.
suspension forum
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...overloads.html
simple question, some views, zero replies and a deal waiting on the info.
suspension forum
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...overloads.html
simple question, some views, zero replies and a deal waiting on the info.
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There's another forum you won't get flooded with answers from 
Folks tend to post in the "year" forums and not so much in the specialty forums.
Folks tend to post in the "year" forums and not so much in the specialty forums.
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try reading some moar then get back to me. if this turns into a troll fest or a bunch of bull**** i'll just take it to the dealer again, i don't have time for that BS and there's some recall notice they have on file to do this time around anyway.
i have had the last few major PM done there too and i think filter is on there somewhere.
this seems most like a froze pump or electrical problem, relay, fuse, corrosion
i have had the last few major PM done there too and i think filter is on there somewhere.
this seems most like a froze pump or electrical problem, relay, fuse, corrosion
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This thread sounds like a friendly place to visit. Let me just drop in here.
Think I'll subscribe to these fine folks and see what's going on.
Nope. No "attitudes" here, unlike on some forums!
G'mornin all you friendly folks!
Going boating on Castaic this morning, so I won't be around to visit with you guys!
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Think I'll subscribe to these fine folks and see what's going on.
Nope. No "attitudes" here, unlike on some forums!
G'mornin all you friendly folks!
Going boating on Castaic this morning, so I won't be around to visit with you guys!
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