Help! Fuel pump Question
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Help! Fuel pump Question
I was wondering when a fuel pump fails does it just quit working?
I drove to town 15 minute drive-parked-idled for 5 minutes, shut it off for 10 minutes, then it wouldn't start, I switched to the rear tank and it started.
I drove right home, and in the driveway I switch to the front tank while it was running and it quit. I never replaced fuel pump since I have owned the
truck in 10 yrs. Could it be something else? Oh its a 94 f150
thanks
I drove to town 15 minute drive-parked-idled for 5 minutes, shut it off for 10 minutes, then it wouldn't start, I switched to the rear tank and it started.
I drove right home, and in the driveway I switch to the front tank while it was running and it quit. I never replaced fuel pump since I have owned the
truck in 10 yrs. Could it be something else? Oh its a 94 f150
thanks
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Sure, why not? When they go, they go. Sometimes nice enough to fail in the driveway, sometimes not. If necessary give it (or the tank really) a good thump in the right spot with a mallet or something like that and will often get you down the road, or help troubleshoot.
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thanks for the reply. it runs fine on the rear tank, I checked all fuses(their good) not sure if or how you check a relay. and The inertia switch isn't tripped. If its electrical would it affect both tanks?
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Depends on how flexible you are ,
. A lift would help . I have gotten to them to check without dropping the tank . Even changed some with the tank still installed .
. A lift would help . I have gotten to them to check without dropping the tank . Even changed some with the tank still installed .
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thanks for your help by the way. I disconnected the harnass at the tank, and with a light tester (assuming red is power)I can seem to light up my tester
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sorry I meant to say. I can't get power out of that red wire at the tank. could it be a bad fuel switch on the dash? is the fuse and relay and inertia for both tanks. Is the only break in power at the tank switch on the dash?
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Not sure on the wiring , without a diagram in front of me . Which is at the shop , 10 miles away .... You will only have power for a few seconds at KOEO . Should be constant while cranking . Someone manning the key is helpful .
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Do check ground to the pump also , if you have not already . But all signs of a bad pump . Be sure to change the fuel filter and sock when you replace the pump .