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Anonymous Posted on Dec 22, 2012

Fuel pump kicks on but not getting fuel to fuel rail

I put a new fuel pump in and a new regulator in, but still will not turn over. and without the regulator in place, i have fuel to there.

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Did anyone read the post all the way he said the fuel pump turns on but he's not getting any fuel pressure to the test port on the fuel rail

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    Jesse west Jul 24, 2019

    Did anyone read the post all the way he said the fuel pump turns on but he's not getting any fuel pressure to the test port on the fuel rail

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Check fuel pressure at test port, fuel filter and inspect the whole fuel line for kinks & crimps. If that doesn't work disconnect the fuel filter then use high pressure air to blow from the pressure regulator to the removed filter to ensure that the line is clear and open. Hook everything back up and check for pressure.

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  • Posted on Apr 28, 2009

SOURCE: ran yesturday, tried today no fuel in lines, or pressure in rail, fuel pump not activating

Check the fuel pump fuse and relay under the hood in the fuse panel. If both fuse and relay are good then fuel pump may be at fault, but it seems too new for a fuel pump replacement. Hope this helps. Keep me posted please. Good luck

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  • Posted on Jul 29, 2010

SOURCE: My daughter has a 2000 Dodge Caravan 3.8..Its got

When you turn on the ignition to start vehicle can you hear a buzzing sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. That sound is the fuel pump pressurizing the fuel system. If you do not hear that noise then the pump is not working. Check fuel pump connection for power, if no power check fuse, relay and ground

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 20, 2011

SOURCE: I was told by a technician friend at a local Dodge

not sure what your problem actually is. wont start? if you have that pressure at the test port your fuel is pumping fine. need to see if the injectors are pulsing. this is done by removing the easiest injector plug and installing a noid lite. you can get the noid lite at your local parts store. if there is no rapid flashing when trying to crank most likely problem is either the crank sensor or cam sensor. hope this helps

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  • Posted on May 28, 2011

SOURCE: 89 dodge dakota with a 3.9L. Isnt getting fuel.

in the gas tank, sounds like bad pump

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