Fuel pump issue?
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Fuel pump issue?
I own a 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 5.2l engine. I love the 318.
Okay here is how it went down. I filled up bout 45$ in gas. I started drive to my dads to check on him. My engine started cutting in and out bout 1/4 mile away. I stopped it died. I started it up again to get it home because i dont not have money for the tow. Would run for 3 seconds good then run like **** for 3. Runned like a loop like that. Called around and asked a few people they said might be the manifold. I knew it was goin bad. put bout 200 miles on it since i bought it. I waited 2 weeks. It wouldnt start at all then crank but not starting. I tore into it 2 days ago changed the manifold out with a new one because the other one gasktet was burnt into it... And put new gasket on it.. wouldnt start without spraying starting fluid in the air filter area. I then messed with wires on the pump idk if that had anything to do with it. But then itd start hard and run for like 20-30 seconds then die. ANy pressure to the gas pedal it would die. Hmm... Idk what else to do. I want my baby back lol
Please Help
Robert Powell
Edit- Check engine light went on when this all happened on the highway. Now it dont have it anymore. I unhooked the battery to work on the manifold... I do have a code reader. I dont have a vehicle. My saturn (plasticmobile) is down and now so it my truck. The oil light is on now when i have key in ignition and try to start it... Oil pressure is still half way when i try to start it. I have no idea what is wrong. Em... I dont think i am missing anything. I had oil change when i bought it. The gas gauge does not work either hasnt since i bought it. Havent done any modifications. Was played by my ex so currently dont have alot of cash. Stupid choice. But anyways i need help. I changed the plugs when i changed the manifold...
Okay here is how it went down. I filled up bout 45$ in gas. I started drive to my dads to check on him. My engine started cutting in and out bout 1/4 mile away. I stopped it died. I started it up again to get it home because i dont not have money for the tow. Would run for 3 seconds good then run like **** for 3. Runned like a loop like that. Called around and asked a few people they said might be the manifold. I knew it was goin bad. put bout 200 miles on it since i bought it. I waited 2 weeks. It wouldnt start at all then crank but not starting. I tore into it 2 days ago changed the manifold out with a new one because the other one gasktet was burnt into it... And put new gasket on it.. wouldnt start without spraying starting fluid in the air filter area. I then messed with wires on the pump idk if that had anything to do with it. But then itd start hard and run for like 20-30 seconds then die. ANy pressure to the gas pedal it would die. Hmm... Idk what else to do. I want my baby back lol
Please Help
Robert Powell
Edit- Check engine light went on when this all happened on the highway. Now it dont have it anymore. I unhooked the battery to work on the manifold... I do have a code reader. I dont have a vehicle. My saturn (plasticmobile) is down and now so it my truck. The oil light is on now when i have key in ignition and try to start it... Oil pressure is still half way when i try to start it. I have no idea what is wrong. Em... I dont think i am missing anything. I had oil change when i bought it. The gas gauge does not work either hasnt since i bought it. Havent done any modifications. Was played by my ex so currently dont have alot of cash. Stupid choice. But anyways i need help. I changed the plugs when i changed the manifold...
Last edited by dogbosser14; 03-30-2013 at 01:39 AM.
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Test for fuel psi at the fuel rail if you have the test port use a test gauge should be approx 39 psi. Do you hear the fuel pump at all when you turn on the key? Check all the wiring going to the pump. I would say you need a new fuel pump module. You could try the old beat the bottom of the gas tank and see if it will start, if it does don't trust it get a new pump.
Last edited by merc225hp; 03-30-2013 at 01:46 AM.
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Test for fuel psi at the fuel rail if you have the test port use a test gauge should be approx 39 psi. Do you hear the fuel pump at all when you turn on the key? Check all the wiring going to the pump. I would say you need a new fuel pump module. You could try the old beat the bottom of the gas tank and see if it will start, if it does don't trust it get a new pump.
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