It cranks over but will not start

1995 DODGE RAM
225,352 MILES • 5.2L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MIGUELACEVEDO
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I replaced fuel pump a couple of years ago and has been parked, it started up and ran fine. now does not start. after checking the power connector for the fuel pump with a test light it is real dim.
Oct 8, 2017 at 6:33 PM
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STEVE W.
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Sounds like either corrosion at the pump connector or the pump itself. They do not like setting.
Do an amp draw test on the pump. 2-3 amps the pump is not actually pumping fuel. 5-9 amps the pump should be pumping. Any higher and the pump is probably bad from setting.

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Oct 9, 2017 at 4:01 AM
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