1999 Chrysler LHS Fuel pump issues?

1999 CHRYSLER LHS
230,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SMITH9298
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My LHS was starting hard for some time (6-8 mos or so) and one day it died. I brought it to a garage, and when they put it on the computer, they said it was a bad fuel pump. I have replaced the fuel pump and it still will not start. I also replaced the fuel pump relay.
I can hear the pump start when I turn the key before it engine turns over, so it's geting power, and appears to be running.
Are there any other potential fuel system problems that could be causing this?
Wondering when the fuel pump was replaced, does the system need to be repressurized? I turned the key part way a few times to repressurize as I read online, but not sure if that is working. Any other suggestions? Thanks
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Aug 31, 2009 at 9:18 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It sounds like the pump is fine. Did you replace the fuel filter? Have you checked fuel pump pressure or if the engine is getting spark?
Sep 21, 2009 at 10:50 AM
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