No getting enough fuel to run

Tiny
RANDYALLAN
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  • 2005 DODGE DURANGO
  • 4.7L
  • V8
  • 4WD
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  • 240,000 MILES
Pump runs up to pressure stops will not start again until you turn it off and back on. Not enough fuel for it to run.
Monday, June 22nd, 2020 AT 3:17 PM

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Tiny
KASEKENNY
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Do you know what the actual pressure is when you turn the key on? You said it runs up to pressure but I am just wondering what the actual PSI number is.

This sounds like a pump which is why we need to start with a pressure test if we have not done that.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

Let me know what you find and we can go from there. Thanks
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Monday, June 22nd, 2020 AT 4:43 PM
Tiny
RANDYALLAN
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I have not done a pressure test yet. I replaced the fuel pump.
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Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020 AT 11:45 AM
Tiny
KASEKENNY
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Okay. Then I would suggest we start with the basics and get the pressure just so we don't make an assumption and miss something. Let me know if you have questions on this. Thanks
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Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020 AT 8:00 PM
Tiny
STEVE W.
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It sounds like the poster is saying the pump turns on to prime, then doesn't come back on when the engine is turning over to start? Is that correct? Does it act like it wants to start at all or nothing? If nothing, does it have a tachometer and is that moving while you are cranking the engine over?
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Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020 AT 8:06 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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When you replace the pump did you do the relay? Here is a guide to help test it and the relay location as well in the diagrams below:

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

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Thursday, June 25th, 2020 AT 10:24 AM

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