What would burn out a new fuel pump?

Tiny
DBROUGHTON
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  • 1988 DODGE TRUCK
  • 138,000 MILES
My 1988 Dodge W150 Truck, 5.2 liter with a month old fuel pump has stopped working. There is current going to the fuel pump and no fuel out the supply port when I turn the key to start the truck. To start the truck I have to turn the key all the way clockwise before the truck will start. What would burn out a new fuel pump?
Friday, September 28th, 2012 AT 2:08 AM

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Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
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Dirt and debris in the tank locks up the pump. Running out of fuel will burn out a pump no matter what the age.

Roy
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Friday, September 28th, 2012 AT 2:11 AM
Tiny
KHLOW2008
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A bad ground would also result in the fuel pump not working.

" To start the truck I have to turn the key all the way clockwise before the truck will start."

This indicates a possible ignition switch problem.
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Friday, September 28th, 2012 AT 6:12 AM

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