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Old Mar 11, 2005 | 07:12 PM
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Fuel system problem

Just bought a 92 that was garaged w/full tank of fuel for 2 years. Changed filter but will only run if I spray fluid in the throttle body. No fuel at the intake line and suspect pump's dead. Can't find a dedicated fuse in the fuse block. Is there a fuse or relay I can check before I drop the tank?
Old Mar 11, 2005 | 07:58 PM
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Re: Fuel system problem

Drop the tank it's the pump. I just changed one in a vette that sat for 6 months and wouldn't start.
Old Mar 11, 2005 | 09:21 PM
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Re: Fuel system problem

There's a "Red" fuel pump test wire, located either behind the altenator or near the battery, should be 12 gage heavy wire with a spayed connector going to nothing. Apply 12 volts, if it don't run(the pump) it's bad.
Old Mar 12, 2005 | 07:38 AM
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Re: Fuel system problem

What engine do you have, 3.1 V6, 350 TPI, etc.?
Old Mar 12, 2005 | 07:09 PM
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Re: Fuel system problem

check the 20 amp fuse by the battery.
Old Mar 12, 2005 | 07:54 PM
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Re: Fuel system problem

90rocz has the most efficient method here....although I think the test connector wire is actually 14 gauge. Power it up, and if the pump still won't run you can go ahead and drop the tank.

If the pump runs and the car starts, there is the fuse in the holder behind the pass. side headlights and there's the relay which I believe is beside the brake booster. You could also have a bad ECM failing to turn the relay on, and there's always ICW (inter-connecting wiring.)
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