Replaced fuel pump but no fuel pressure

Tiny
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Replaced fuel pump, now its not getting fuel pressure. The old pump got hot but car didnt die. It wouldnt start back up untill it cooled down. I checked the fuse and relay prior to replacing fuel pump. I havent listened to see of the pump runs. May it be because its not seated all the way in? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
Monday, July 2nd, 2012 AT 2:03 AM

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Tiny
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Best to see if the pump is running first, let me know if it is or isn't
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Monday, July 2nd, 2012 AT 2:07 AM
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Check power and ground @ the pump
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Monday, July 2nd, 2012 AT 2:09 AM
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No, doesnt seem like its running. I cant hear it making any noise once I turn ignition.
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Monday, July 2nd, 2012 AT 2:14 AM
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How do I do that? I took down the tank and checked 2 power connectors they seem to be in place. Its a brand new Airtex pump.
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Monday, July 2nd, 2012 AT 2:18 AM
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You will now have to test for power at the pump, if yes pump or earth for pump if no check pump relay and fuse is fused separately.
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Monday, July 2nd, 2012 AT 2:19 AM
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"if yes pump or earth for pump"? Can I disconect all the hoses and leave the pump plugged in to see if it turns on? Otherwise Im not quite sure what youre meaning.
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Monday, July 2nd, 2012 AT 2:24 AM
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If you do that run a short length of hose into a container, safer that way.
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Monday, July 2nd, 2012 AT 2:39 AM
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Okay thanks. Ill do that in the morning and will get back with you. So if the pump does work what should I be looking to troubleshoot next?
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Monday, July 2nd, 2012 AT 2:44 AM
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If the pump works you will need a fuel pressure gauge to check pressure
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Monday, July 2nd, 2012 AT 2:55 AM
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I took the cap off and pressed on it while the key was in on position. It didnt spray any gas. Then I tried to start it while the cap was off and still no gas sprayed out of it.
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Monday, July 2nd, 2012 AT 2:58 AM
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Do you have voltage and a good ground @ the pump?
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Monday, July 2nd, 2012 AT 9:46 AM
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Well, got a new pump. Same brand, same model. Bout to put it in and see if it was a faulty part. If not then troubleshoot from there. Here's the link to it http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_Fuel-Pump-Module-Assembly-Airtex_18770630-P_52_R%7CGRPFUE2AMS____ Its a whole assembly so all I have to do is just put it in. Cross my fingers.
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Monday, July 2nd, 2012 AT 9:21 PM
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CAR STARTED RIGHT UP! Thanks everyone for your help. It ended up beeing a bad pump. God, that car kicked my ass. Took it apart three times.
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Monday, July 2nd, 2012 AT 10:47 PM
Tiny
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Your welcome
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Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012 AT 1:46 AM

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