Will not start
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Will not start
I've checked a number of threads and didn't see what I'm looking for. If you know the one I need and can point me at it, great.
89 F150 In line 6
Is there a for sure way of checking the fuel pump? I don't have access to a gauge. When I press the pressure relief valve fuel squirts out. Funds are tight and I don't wish to throw down $80 at some thing that may not be faulty.
It will fire up if I spray starter fluid in it.
Background
-20 degrees, fuel very low. Fill up and include HEET. Drive to work. Drive home. Hour later starts, then dies.
Next morning, starts with a jump. Drive to work. Later, starts then dies.
The next morning started with jump. Drive to my shop, will not start after shutting it off.
Got the truck into a heated shop in the hopes that I got froze water in lines.
Now it won't start even with a jump.
I've changed the filter and plugs. Checked pump ground. I hear clicks when I turn ignition.
Is there anything else I can check and is there a FOR SURE method to check the pump?
Thanks in advance.
89 F150 In line 6
Is there a for sure way of checking the fuel pump? I don't have access to a gauge. When I press the pressure relief valve fuel squirts out. Funds are tight and I don't wish to throw down $80 at some thing that may not be faulty.
It will fire up if I spray starter fluid in it.
Background
-20 degrees, fuel very low. Fill up and include HEET. Drive to work. Drive home. Hour later starts, then dies.
Next morning, starts with a jump. Drive to work. Later, starts then dies.
The next morning started with jump. Drive to my shop, will not start after shutting it off.
Got the truck into a heated shop in the hopes that I got froze water in lines.
Now it won't start even with a jump.
I've changed the filter and plugs. Checked pump ground. I hear clicks when I turn ignition.
Is there anything else I can check and is there a FOR SURE method to check the pump?
Thanks in advance.
Laughing Gas
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If you want to make sure the pump is producing on-spec pressure/flow you NEED a pressure gauge. It would also help to check any codes stored in the computer. If unsure, Google 'eec-iv codes paper clip' and you will find some step by step tutorials.
Laughing Gas
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That is indeed the 'paperclip' method. It will work, just count all the flashes you see and note the pauses in between and we can help decode the rest.
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I ordered on of those $18 fuel pressure gauges on ebay and had it in a couple days. I also have an 89. I can hear the pumps cycle and have some pressure at the schraeder valve but it looks weak.
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I had forgotten about the loaner stuff. Thanks for the reminder. Pressure very low
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Screw it. Gonna replace the pump. let you know
I hate the hit and miss method.
I don't know how many times I've replaced a costly part and it turned out not to be the problem,
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If I read it correctly, all the codes I saw probably was because the engine wasn't running. Everything points to the pump. But not 100% certain.
Screw it. Gonna replace the pump. let you know
I hate the hit and miss method.
I don't know how many times I've replaced a costly part and it turned out not to be the problem,
Screw it. Gonna replace the pump. let you know
I hate the hit and miss method.
I don't know how many times I've replaced a costly part and it turned out not to be the problem,
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67- went away when I pressed the clutch
13- RPM unable to reach lower test limit
23- TP sensor out of range
32- EVP voltage below closed limit
Checked engine light 4 times. One code may have been 213- Spout circuit open.
Going off of codes in a CHILTON manual. Not a fan of theirs.
13- RPM unable to reach lower test limit
23- TP sensor out of range
32- EVP voltage below closed limit
Checked engine light 4 times. One code may have been 213- Spout circuit open.
Going off of codes in a CHILTON manual. Not a fan of theirs.
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