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If the key trick works it doesn't automatically condemn the fuel pump. All it means is that there is pressure leaking down somewhere. You should test the pump output pressure before replacing the pump.
+1, that is true. The main reason i said it could indicate a pump issue. I was waiting for someone else to chime in on other issues since I don't know the specifics on what could cause the issue if it isn't the pump itself.