1997 Ford Escort fuel pump replaced still wont sart

Tiny
6FT OREO
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  • 1997 FORD ESCORT
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 104,500 MILES
I replaced the strainer and fuel pump on my car I tested the new pump before I put it on. The car still will not sart and is not getting fuel? Whats next?
Monday, July 13th, 2009 AT 11:19 PM

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Tiny
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Is the fuel pump coming on when key at run position? If not start checking the inertia switch, fuel pump relay and fuse. If you can hear the pump check the fuel pressure to include injection pulses.
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Tuesday, July 14th, 2009 AT 4:02 AM

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