Cant get pressure to the fuel rail

2000 DODGE RAM
200,000 MILES
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CRAIG9331
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The fuel pump sounds like its working but cant get the system to prime up.
Mar 26, 2012 at 3:27 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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the pump can make noise and still produce pressure. get the pressure checked to verify the pump failure.

Roy
Mar 26, 2012 at 3:30 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the fuel pressure with a gauge to rule out the fuel pump
Mar 26, 2012 at 3:31 AM
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CRAIG9331
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I can push the needle valve in on the rail and I dont have any pressure at all
Mar 26, 2012 at 3:34 AM
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CRAIG9331
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Would the filter cause this problem
Mar 26, 2012 at 3:46 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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no, there is a bypass in the filter that will allow fuel even when it is clogged.

Roy
Mar 26, 2012 at 3:53 AM
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