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Engine cranks, just does not start?

Tiny
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So I was getting like 9.0 DC on the number 22 fuse, and the same thing on the PCM relay. But nothing where the fuel relay was at, with the key turned.
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Sunday, November 5th, 2017 AT 10:10 AM
Tiny
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We rechecked it and there is power going to everything.
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Sunday, November 5th, 2017 AT 10:50 AM
Tiny
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Every slot of what?
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Sunday, November 5th, 2017 AT 11:06 AM
Tiny
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I thought you were testing that fuse?
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Sunday, November 5th, 2017 AT 11:06 AM
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Okay, 9.0 volts is not enough. Is the battery low on charge?
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Sunday, November 5th, 2017 AT 11:07 AM
Tiny
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I pulled the fuse out and tested where it plugs into.
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Sunday, November 5th, 2017 AT 11:07 AM
Tiny
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Yeah, had the key off this time and it was showing 11 DC. Have the charger on the battery. Could not get a hose down far enough to siphon the gas out.
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Sunday, November 5th, 2017 AT 12:08 PM
Tiny
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I tried jumping the car off and still did not start.
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Sunday, November 5th, 2017 AT 12:09 PM
Tiny
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Charge the battery overnight at 4 amps or for two hours at 10 amps, then check if the fuel pump runs when you first turn the key to run, for about two seconds. Do not bother cranking the starter over and draining the battery just yet until you are sure the fuel pump is working. Test if the fuel pump is getting twelve volts that first two seconds the key is turned to start or not. If not, replacing the fuel pump probably will do no good at all, cause the new pump will not work either until you find out why the fuel pump relay is not delivering voltage to the fuel pump.
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Sunday, November 5th, 2017 AT 12:15 PM
Tiny
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So how long does the fuel pump last? Like 100,000 miles or what?
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Sunday, November 5th, 2017 AT 12:27 PM
Tiny
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It depends. I have heard of fuel pumps that people constantly have almost an empty gas tank, the fuel pumps burn up quicker because the gasoline also helps keep the fuel pump lubricated and with little or no gas, the pump is not getting proper lubrication but it is normal for a fuel pump to last 100,000 miles if properly lubricated.
A good sign of it going out is a loud whining noise when it does run.
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Sunday, November 5th, 2017 AT 1:18 PM
Tiny
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Yeah, I have never heard it before because of my air suspension pumping when I turn the key over.
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Sunday, November 5th, 2017 AT 1:19 PM
Tiny
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Disconnect the harness back near the fuel pump and jump twelve volts to the pink/light blue wire going to the fuel pump and make sure you also ground the black wire spot and see if the fuel pump runs or not. At least then you will know if it is the fuel pump or not.
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Sunday, November 5th, 2017 AT 1:22 PM
Tiny
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So I ended up just taking out the fuel pump. The strainer was pretty brown/black color. Would you normally replace the entire thing or just the pump part? And the float is kinda deterated a little. Would it still be able to use?
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Monday, November 6th, 2017 AT 4:13 PM
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I would replace it. If the float gets a hole in it if it's hollow and metal, it will drop when the tank is full and make the gauge wrong. Plus, if you cannot get the strainer clean, replace it, but if it's all covered with rust, dirt, grime, etc, I would also clean out or replace the gas tank as well. If you decide to clean it with water it's going to be really hard to get all the water out unless you remove it and turn it upside down.
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Monday, November 6th, 2017 AT 4:48 PM
Tiny
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Well I replaced the pump, not the whole assembly, and I actually heard it kick on for a few seconds. Turned the key on and off a few times to help prime it or whatever. Cranked right up on the first time. Cruised it for a couple miles and seemEd fine
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Tuesday, November 7th, 2017 AT 6:58 PM
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Glad to hear that. Good job!
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Wednesday, November 8th, 2017 AT 4:32 AM
Tiny
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Thanks. You were a big help as well.
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Wednesday, November 8th, 2017 AT 4:37 AM

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