Engine shut off while driving will not restart

2000 MAZDA 626
90,000 MILES • 2.5L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JIMINIC
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Cut off while driving. now fuel pump is silent and does not start nor run.
Nov 12, 2019 at 5:46 AM
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SCGRANTURISMO
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Hello,

Okay, so with the help of an assistant, can you please take a voltage reading at the fuel pump connector yellow wire with your assistant turning the ignition key to the "run" position. In the diagrams down below I have included a wiring diagram of your vehicle's fuel pump circuit. You will need to use a Digital Multi-meter to do this, so here is a link to a guide explaining how to use one below, if needed:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter

Please get back to us with what you find out, and we can go from there, if needed.

Thanks,.
Alex
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Nov 12, 2019 at 5:37 PM
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JIMINIC
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Thanks for the help.. diagnosed as a bad fuel pump so far circuit relay" had 2 hots (and a ground coming from ECU).. no sound from fuel pump. have fuel pump and strainer from Amazon. just waiting to be installed (must drop fuel tank etc). Thanks so much! James
Nov 14, 2019 at 10:23 AM
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SCGRANTURISMO
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Hello again,

Okay, good deal. So you are okay with replacing the fuel pump or would you like us to shoot you instructions from the factory?

Thanks,
Alex
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Nov 14, 2019 at 1:57 PM
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SCGRANTURISMO
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Hello again,

I have included the instructions for the removal and installation of your vehicle's fuel pump in the diagrams down below. Please go through this factory guide and get back to us with how everything turns out.

Thanks,
Alex
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Nov 19, 2019 at 12:10 PM
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