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2000 Dodge Ram Repair Question


Topics covered: Fuel pump, Fuel pressure, Noise.
Mileage: 200,000 miles.

Asked on March 26, 2012

Cant get pressure to the fuel rail

The fuel pump sounds like its working but cant get the system to prime up.
Avatar Asked by craig9331

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Replied on March 26, 2012

the pump can make noise and still produce pressure. get the pressure checked to verify the pump failure.

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on March 26, 2012

Check the fuel pressure with a gauge to rule out the fuel pump

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on March 26, 2012

I can push the needle valve in on the rail and I dont have any pressure at all

Tiny Response from craig9331
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Replied on March 26, 2012

Would the filter cause this problem

Tiny Response from craig9331
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Replied on March 26, 2012

no, there is a bypass in the filter that will allow fuel even when it is clogged.

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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