Chevy blazer fuel pump

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DAVID
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I replaced the fuel pump and went to test it before we put the fuel tank back. can you test a fuel pump with the gas tank out of the car? wires are hooked up.
Mar 18, 2011 at 5:00 AM
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RASMATAZ
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You can test it right then and there from the battery submerged in fuel
Mar 18, 2011 at 5:11 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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You would have to apply power to "B" and ground to "C".
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Mar 18, 2011 at 12:18 PM
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DAVID
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We hooked up all the wires and turned the ingnition to "on"... it did not do anything. Should it have?
Mar 18, 2011 at 1:22 PM
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It should energize for 2 seconds when the key is first turned on.
Mar 18, 2011 at 1:24 PM
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DAVID
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It did not engergize at all. What could be the problem?
Mar 18, 2011 at 1:31 PM
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Here is what you need to track it down.
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Mar 18, 2011 at 1:40 PM
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