Engine cranks, will not start

Tiny
URSULOROBLES
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  • 1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA
  • 4.6L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 55,000 MILES
The car was parked approximately two years, and after starting the car, drove it for about thirty five miles to another town. It would not start again, so I added fuel to intake and it started up and shut off afterwards. How can I check for fuel pump operation? There is no fuel pressure on fuel rail.
Wednesday, October 11th, 2017 AT 11:02 AM

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Tiny
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You have just about proved that the pump is not working, access the pump and check for power at the pump with the key on, it will only cycle for a few sec with out the engine running, if you prim and run engine, you can check current draw across the relay to see if electrical are ok, but I do feel as it has been sitting so long that the pump will be gummed up seizing up, you will have to flush the tank and replace the filter as well.
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Wednesday, October 11th, 2017 AT 4:15 PM
Tiny
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Is the pump in the fuel tank? Check for
voltage at 3 wire connector, which colored wire is the voltage? Is the fuel filter outside the tank? Where is the fuel pump relay? Thanks in advance
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Thursday, October 12th, 2017 AT 3:52 AM
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KEN L
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Hello,

This guide will give you an idea of what you are in for when doing a fuel pump replacement.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-electric-fuel-pump

Here are a couple more guides that will show you how to test a fuse and a relay.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

Here are some guides (below) that will help show you where things are and how to do them on your car.

The last diagram is the tank configuration.

Please let us know what happens and upload pictures or videos of the problem.

Cheers, Ken
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Thursday, October 12th, 2017 AT 11:55 AM

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