96 Explorer wont start
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96 Explorer wont start
It ran fine yesterday morning but when I tried to start it yesterday afternoon. It would turn over but it wouldnt fire up.
I know there could be many reasons for this but I would like to have an idea on where to start to diagnose the problem
thanks
I know there could be many reasons for this but I would like to have an idea on where to start to diagnose the problem
thanks
Tuned
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My 97 has a strange problem like that. If we park it heading downhill when the fuel tank is under a quarter thank sometimes it just cranks. If we add fuel or pull it up onto a flat parking area it starts and drives over 10 miles to a gas station. Sometimes if I shake the whole suv from side to side while turning the key on and off about 10 times to build fuel pressure it'll start just long enough to drive to a flat area then it runs OK.
Good luck, Dave.
Good luck, Dave.
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If you are sure you have fuel pressure and power to the PCU (relay) check the connection for the Crank sensor on the front flywheel, clean and reconnect.
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Originally Posted by quicklook2
relay or fuel pump are nonfunctioning.
is fuel shutoff tripped?
do you hear pump?
is fuel shutoff tripped?
do you hear pump?
I cant hear very well to hear the pump its on a busy 4 lane highway and its really noisy. I plan on going back to see if I can hear the pump once traffic dies down
Tuned
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Just for the heck of it try shaking the thing back and forth from side to side while turning the key on and off several times to prime the fuel rail then see if it fires at all.
We've been living with our fuel supply problem that way for over 3 years. Haven't replaced anything yet.
We've been living with our fuel supply problem that way for over 3 years. Haven't replaced anything yet.
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Start with the FP relay. Also, make sure that the connector on the bottom of the inertia switch is on tight. If that comes off, it won't trip the switch, but it also won't start. Replacing the fuel pump should be your very last option.