And what about crankshaft sensor?

 

Ok I answered one question. I unplugged the connector and fuel gauge dropped to empty. So the fuel sending unit is getting power.

 

Ok. So I had kept my old fuel pump just because after I changed it out the new pump didn't run either and found out it was the #8 fuse. So I just plugged my old pump into connector to test and turned key and it works. I had taken the old pump out for 2 reasons 1) fuel gauge read incorrectly and 2) it had stopped working. All it needed was to change fuse and clock pump correctly in tank. The person who installed it previous didn't clock it right so float was hanging up on the side of tank. So it looks like I'm taking this pump out AGAIN and I will just put my old one back in.

 

I do believe so. Pretty sure that is powered separately from the pump itself. (and doesn't go thru a relay.)

Could wire a horn to the fuel pump plug, that will most certainly let you know when you are getting power down there.

 

Im pretty sure I found out the pump is bad. As I stated I unplugged the one in the tank that I replaced 2 months ago and I plugged my old one in just hanging there. When I turned key to on position my old pump kicked right in to prime. Which I could prime because it wasn't in tank but it did hum. So my guess is pump that's in tank right now is bad. So messed up. 2 months old. Now I have to drop tank and do it again. I don't want to have to do this every few months. Lol.

 

My only big bitch about the whole situation is the fact you either drop the tank or lift the bed to change pump. Since the manufacturers decided that's where pump goes then why didn't they make an access panel or door to make it easier.

 

Under normal circumstances, the pump can last well over 100K miles...... So, ease of access isn't high on the priority list.

It's just the nature of things that fuel pumps only fail when you have a full tank of gas.

 

I hear ya. Again I want to thank you for all the input and patience and taking your quality time to help me and walk me through things. You've been great help. If I need any other advice on my Dodge I will gladly look you up.

 

We'll be here.

 

Just to chime in on the whole replacing fuel pumps part I installed an airtex in my camaro in high school, it died in 6 months but camaros are known for killing fuel pumps that being said I did the cut a hole in the sheet metal and gasket with plexiglass access port hack... I’ve seen it done on Rams (I’ll include a Youtube vid).

not saying it’s the safest or best solution BUT it DOES save time from having to drop the tank and or lift the bed to access it, you can swap the pump out in a matter of minutes. Granted the following video he just cuts a hole and slaps it back together so I highly recommend using a gasket and a see through panel to seal it from fumes escaping but you’ll get the point...