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Will fuel pump cause no spark?

Will fuel pump cause no spark?

If the fuel pump is not getting power and you have no spark then something is cutting off both. The ECM will do that if it does not get a signal from the CPS. The ASD relay can also kill both fuel and spark if it is bad.

What to do if your fuel pump won’t start?

Tried to start it with the pump running and it wouldn’t start. Then realized that the multi function unit probably needed to be plugged in for it to run. Plugged that back in and jumped the fuel pump from the inertia switch and it still wouldn’t start. Then checked the spark. No spark. Checked all the fuses under the hood, all ok.

What causes no power to fuel pump, no spark?

That also cause the no fuel or spark condition, because the engine gets its timing from the signal. The wiring often gets cooked by the exhaust. It’s located down on the bellhousing on the drivers side.

How long does it take for fuel pump to shut off?

Not to mention it just adds more wear and tear to the starter motor and engine. This usually lasts around two or three seconds, unless the ignition key is turned to crank the position.

What makes the fuel pump run all the time?

Pump Runs w/Ignition Switch Off; The ign switch actuator and or switch needs to be adjusted. When the ignition sw is switched to the ON position, it turns the EEC Power Relay on. The EEC Power Relay provides power to the EEC-IV processor and the control side of the fuel pump relay.

Tried to start it with the pump running and it wouldn’t start. Then realized that the multi function unit probably needed to be plugged in for it to run. Plugged that back in and jumped the fuel pump from the inertia switch and it still wouldn’t start. Then checked the spark. No spark. Checked all the fuses under the hood, all ok.

That also cause the no fuel or spark condition, because the engine gets its timing from the signal. The wiring often gets cooked by the exhaust. It’s located down on the bellhousing on the drivers side.

Pump Runs w/Ignition Switch Off; The ign switch actuator and or switch needs to be adjusted. When the ignition sw is switched to the ON position, it turns the EEC Power Relay on. The EEC Power Relay provides power to the EEC-IV processor and the control side of the fuel pump relay.

Not to mention it just adds more wear and tear to the starter motor and engine. This usually lasts around two or three seconds, unless the ignition key is turned to crank the position.

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Ruth Doyle