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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 05:07 PM
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I have a 96 with a 2.5. It won't turn over & the antilock light stays on.Any ideas? Appreciate the help.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 05:51 PM
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Do you hear the fuel pump kick on ???
 
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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 06:10 PM
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don't know
 
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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 07:01 PM
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to check fuel pump.... turn the key to the on position. listen for a quick humming noise. thats the fuel pump working
 
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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 08:03 PM
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or you can pop the rear set bottom off and open the hatch behind the drivers side and check for voltage ...
 
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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 02:04 PM
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fuel pump doesn't kick on
 
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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 02:26 PM
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Default RE: avenger won't start

Fuel Pump relay ... Info is in the stickies above
 
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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 05:00 PM
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Thanks for your help,but I didn't see any stickies. Which relay is the fuel pump?
 
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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 08:56 PM
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https://dodgeforum.com/m_554757/tm.htm
 
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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 11:15 PM
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If the engine does not turn over...Why would the fuel pump turn on?

Check to see if the starter is getting power. It has one thick wire going to it, which should have battery voltage all the time.

The other wire should have 12 volts when you try to start the car.
 
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