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johnny goodman jr Posted on Apr 07, 2014

Ford windstar fuel pump relay

Turns over but wont start fuel pump not making noise when turn key on

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Reset the inertial switch (collision safety switch), located inside a compartment accessible from the inside of the vehicle, near the driver side rear lights. There should be an extruded red button which you press in to reset.

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  • Posted on Feb 09, 2009

SOURCE: 98 ford windstar has clicking noise under dash and won't start

The clicking noise is most likly the starter solinoid cycling in and out. This is due to low battery voltage. charge the battery, then have the battery and charging system tested. Some auto supply stores will do this for free for you in the hopes of selling parts

good luck

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  • Posted on Aug 03, 2008

SOURCE: solenoid was bad replaced it

Check the fuel pump cut off switch located behind the carpet on the passenger side up unde the heater box, pull the carpet back and see if the button on top of the switch is pressed down, if not there behind the panel passenger footwell right side same thing also make sure the switch has power coming in and going out. BUT! you gotta be quick the fuel pump relay controls this power and only suppllies power for 2-3 seconds then it turns off. so plan ahead get your test equipment all set-up and surn the ignition on if you have power great turn off the key and move test stuff to tho other wire on the fuel shut off switch get ready and turn on the key power good no power bad fuel pump switch but No power to the switch likely a bad ffuel pump relay.

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  • Posted on Oct 09, 2009

SOURCE: Intermittent fuel pump engagement when turning key - 2001 Taurus

try cleaning the connector that goes to the fuel pump, sometimes they corrode on inside. If that does not fix, test the wires feeding fuel pump with a multi meter until the condition shows itself again, if voltage drops to zero or very low then wiring problem, if voltage is unchanged with problem and fuel pump is not working and connectors are all clean, try replacement of fuel pump.

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  • Posted on Nov 28, 2009

SOURCE: Where is the fuel pump relay and fuse?

Under vehicle, driver side, below seating area, mounted on frame in fuel line

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  • Posted on Dec 31, 2009

SOURCE: 2000 FORD WINDSTAR 3.8 NO POWER TO FUEL PUMP TRIED

check fuses

Testimonial: "Thanx that was it. Did not think relay would work with bad fuse."

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