Engine will not stay running

Tiny
JEREMY CUNDIFF
  • MEMBER
  • 1999 DODGE DURANGO
  • 130 MILES
Pour gas into throttle body and it runs but won't run by itself.
Wednesday, May 25th, 2022 AT 7:35 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 109,755 POSTS
Hi,

First, check fuse 9 in the under-hood fuse box. In addition to checking the fuse, confirm there is power to and from it. Here is a link to help:

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

If it is good, then check to make sure the fuel pump relay in the same box is good. The easiest thing to do is switch it with a different relay in the box having the same part number. If there isn't one, here is a link that explains how to test one.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit attached the wiring schematic below showing where the power is coming from. (See pic 2)

If those are good, pressure needs to be checked. Have you checked fuel pressure? If not, this is the next step. If the fuel pump is faulty, it will cause this.

Here is a link that explains how it's done. You will need a fuel pressure gauge, but most parts stores will lend one to you.

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

I attached the fuel specifications below for a 3.9L engine. Let me know which one you have if that is incorrect. (See pic 1)

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe

See pics below.

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Wednesday, May 25th, 2022 AT 9:33 PM

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