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Old Jul 25, 2003 | 04:58 PM
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Question fuel problem

i have found the switch on the firewall, it was down so i pulled it thinking that that would solve my problem.it didn't, so i pulled the fuel filter back off, and turned the key and no fuel coming out of the line. the pump has been replaced.next step!i got a noid to test the injectors, should this be my next step?
 
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Old Jul 25, 2003 | 07:56 PM
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what year is your truck ? how many tanks ?

have you checked your pressure reg if your truck has one. have you confirmed that your pump is pumping?

if your pump is working and it is electric in the tank then you should have 35 + psi with the key on engine not running.

if you have duals check the switching valve they have been know to jam or just fail
 
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Old Jul 26, 2003 | 05:38 AM
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1990 2 tanks,if you have duals check the switching valve they have been know to jam or just fail, if this is the case where would this switch be?the one one on the dash or somewhere else.i found a switch on the firewall,[black with a red push button] is this related to the fuel tanks?
 
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Old Jul 26, 2003 | 04:25 PM
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Originally posted by geterdone
i found a switch on the firewall,[black with a red push button] is this related to the fuel tanks?
Yes it is. This switch shuts off the fuel pumps in the event of a colision or sudden impact. Make sure the button is pushed in if it is out you will not get any power to your fuel pumps.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2003 | 07:13 PM
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thanks for the heads up on the switch. my luck the switch is down, i was hopeing it was that!
 
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Old Jul 26, 2003 | 10:24 PM
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You don't need a Noid Light - just a 12V test light or a multimeter. The Haynes manual goes thru the tests step-by-step and shows you where & how to hook it up.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2003 | 07:02 AM
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thanks ,
if i pulled the filter off, and turned the key on shouldn't there be fuel coming out of the line from the tank?i tried this[i got a cheap fuel pump,a gallon of gas and a spare battery] took the fuel line off and hooked up to this fuel pump with a line coming out of the gas can.so with this pump i would be pumping straight to the engine. i have tried this and still nothing!
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