93 festiva fuel problem, changed pump, relay and computer. Inertia switch isn't tripped.What next?

1993 FORD FESTIVA
10,000 MILES
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BRONCBUSTER2
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no power to the new pump
changed relay and computer
what am I missing?
Jan 22, 2012 at 1:39 PM
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FIXITMR
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have you actually checked for power and ground? do you have power at relay? does relay energize?
Jan 22, 2012 at 2:24 PM
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BRONCBUSTER2
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No power to relay, only energizes with engine cranking
Jan 24, 2012 at 2:49 PM
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FIXITMR
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so none of the socket pins have 12v with key on?
Jan 24, 2012 at 9:14 PM
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BRONCBUSTER2
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No none.
I ran a jumper to the relay and pump started running.
Jan 26, 2012 at 4:24 PM
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HOMER1967
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have you checked for a fuel pump fuse?
Jan 29, 2012 at 4:22 PM
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BRONCBUSTER2
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Have just about taken all of the wiring apart, haven't found a fuse as of yet
Jan 30, 2012 at 2:28 PM
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HOMER1967
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the fuse,if there is one would be in the fuse box.
Jan 30, 2012 at 3:42 PM
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BRONCBUSTER2
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No fuse for the fuel system in the fuse block.
Am now investigating the main relay.
Still no power to the computer and fuel relay
Jan 31, 2012 at 3:04 PM
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FIXITMR
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looks like power originates at starter terminal. maybe fusible link there?
Feb 1, 2012 at 10:36 AM
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BRONCBUSTER2
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didn't find a fuseible link, only 2 wires at the starter.
main relay is rusted really bad inside, as is the headlight relay.
Feb 2, 2012 at 4:45 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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[quote]only energizes with engine cranking[/quote]

If that is true, it's acting exactly the way it's supposed to. It only energizes for 2 seconds when the key is turned on and then shuts off until the computer sees cranking.
Feb 2, 2012 at 4:51 PM
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