2008 Ford Crown Victoria engine want start

2008 FORD CROWN VICTORIA
150,000 MILES • 4.6L • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JOE1953
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when turn the key to on i don't hear the fuel pump run but when let the car set for a while sometime it will start up and run but when turn the engine of and try to start the engine again it want start how do i check for a bad fuel pump?
Aug 9, 2015 at 5:09 PM
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HMAC300
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check fuel pressure at fuel rail auto parts rent it.
Aug 10, 2015 at 12:10 AM
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JOE1953
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what the fuel pressure should be? do i rent the tool from Auto Zone?
Aug 10, 2015 at 2:55 AM
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HMAC300
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yes auto zone should rent it. one thing I did forget was to try resetting security system as it may be engaged. if no manual look online.20-60 psi key on only
Aug 10, 2015 at 4:46 AM
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JOE1953
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i couldn't find the fuel pressure test port on the 2008 ford crown victoria 4.6L where is it located can you send me a picture?
Aug 11, 2015 at 11:57 AM
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HMAC300
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we don't have agood pic you may have to have an adapter where fuel line enters fuel rail. check area where arrows are otherwise you 'll need an adapter. shold be 20-60 psi key on only
Aug 11, 2015 at 11:40 PM
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JOE1953
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I don't see any arrows where are they? when tap the gas tank the fuel pump will run why the fuel pump run when tap on the fuel tank?
Aug 12, 2015 at 12:16 PM
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HMAC300
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looks like I forgot the pic I[m sorry about that. if you tap the tank and pump runs then it's probably bad...
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