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Old Oct 17, 2023 | 07:30 AM
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somewhat continuous fuel pump running

86 EFI, 302. replaced a capacitor in the ECM. fuel pump was shutting off after a few seconds. now, it takes a while longer like 30 seconds or more to stop running. Could that be a bad or weak fuel pump in the tank? Single tank truck. or is the Ecm just going bad? Thank for the help.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2023 | 07:48 AM
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When dose it run & shut down?
When you turn the key to ON but not to start?
Or when you turn the truck off?

Did you check ALL THE CAPS as there is more than 1
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Old Oct 17, 2023 | 08:10 AM
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The fuel pump timer is built into the ECM. Something is still wrong with the computer.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2023 | 08:20 AM
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Only one capacitor showed a visual defect. So I only changed that one. I will replace the other two now. thanks
 
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It only starts after the fuel pump stops running. Once it starts it runs great and doesn't shut off.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2023 | 08:39 AM
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Didn't you have a thread a short time ago about ? For those of that may need help with this type of issue, could you please update thread, I think you may have had pictures in that thread, forgive me if I'm wrong. IMO it's better to keep related problems together in your thread. Thanks
 
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I posted an update on the other post. Max Capacity you are right. Didn't think of that.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2023 | 09:42 AM
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So, I turned the key on and off repeatedly for quite a while. After doing that the fuel pump has not stayed on onger that three seconds or so without starting the truck. I ordered a new Motorcraft ignition switch and hopefully was my problem.
 
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