Will not start

BRIAN CREAMER

MEMBER
2002 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
4.6L
V8
2WD
AUTOMATIC
147,000 MILES

Bought at auction and have video running, they loaded on trailer by front end loader with long forks as required by auction. Started on trailer and ran for about a minute and stalled. Fuel cut off switch is not tripped, all fuses good and swapped relays around under hood. The battery drained completely while starting on trailer and was replaced. Will start and run with starter fluid but no sign of pump kicking on. The security light flashes fast while turning key over but will start if we spray starting fluid in it.

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SEVAG P

MECHANIC
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Hello,

its sounds like you have fuel problem, it can be fuel pump defected, but to narrow down the problem you must check the fault codes.

check the link below how to check fault codes.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Check our guide how to repair engine no start, also how to check fuel pump pressure.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-fuel-pump-works

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-electric-fuel-pump

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

After verifying no fuel pressure, check fuse f1.7m 30A which is located at battery (check figure below) junction box also check the fuse under the dash f2.11 and f2.2 and the relay which is called PCM power relay, check location at the picture below, and complete procedure how to remove and reinstall the fuel pump.

check the link below how to check fuse

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Check the link below how to check relay.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

Hope these helps, let us know what happens with you.

thank you.

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