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Old Jul 24, 2005 | 08:57 AM
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wont start when hot out help please!!!

my 96 explorer with the v-6 wont start if its above 85 deg, but if i spray starting fluid in it, it will, i have 28 pounds of fuel press is my fuel pump week??? or is it vapor locking??

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Old Jul 24, 2005 | 12:59 PM
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When you turn the key to the 'on' position, do you hear the pump run for a few seconds? If not, then you have a fuel delivery issue. This could be the fuel pump relay which is an easy fix. Did you measure the fuel pump pressure at the schrader valve?
 
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Old Jul 24, 2005 | 01:32 PM
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When you turn the key to the 'on' position, do you hear the pump run for a few seconds? If not, then you have a fuel delivery issue. This could be the fuel pump relay which is an easy fix. Did you measure the fuel pump pressure at the schrader valve?
yes i did, I have 28 pounds at the rails, where is the realay??? when its below 85 deg it is fine
 
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Old Jul 28, 2005 | 07:32 PM
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Thank you sooooooooooooooo much, it was the fuel pump!!! I just put one in
 
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