Spark Plugs and Fuel Pump Relay Switch

CHEVROLET VENTURE
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TWONG7873
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Hi I own a 2002 Chevrolet Venture. The mileage on the vehicle is 82000 and the engine size is 3.4L 6 cylinder.
I am having trouble starting the vehicle. Battery works fine. I checked all the fuses and the fuel pump fuse burn't out. I switched that with a new one. The car tries to catch but it seems like the gas isn't getting through.
Should I try changing the spark plugs? How can I reach the back spark plugs? I haven't changed them for about 6 months. I usually do it every 6 months because the mechanic says so.
I am not sure of where the fuel pump relay switch is located. Can you tell me it's location? What should I do with that? I was also thinking about changing the fuel pump and filter while I am at it.
I surely don't want to take it to a garage because I am on a different island and not sure of how much it will cost. I already called around for diagnostic checks and it is $95 an hour. I can't deal with that. I'd rather do it myself. I am a woman and I do know some auto repair mechanic.
It would be greatly appreciated if you could help me out. Thank you very much.
Jul 8, 2007 at 4:13 PM
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ROCKWOOD84
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why do you change the plugs so often they are supposed to last 100,000 miles as are the plug wires. to change the back plugs you are going to have to get the van on some ramps once you get it on the ramps follow the exhaust pipe up to where the plugs are .. do one plug at a time so you won't get the wires mixed up. the fuel relay is in the fuse /relay box under the hood. the diagram for the relays in on the lid. if it blew the fuel pump fuse you might have a bad fuelpump these fuel pumps were made in mexico and are cheap made. the price i gave for mine was $320.00 and you have to drop the gas tank to put it in.if it will crank and run long enough to back it upon some ramps that way you will have room to drop the tank. while your at the parts house buy you a haynes manual for your year and make .it will tell you how to do a lot of stuff that you can do your self good luck
Jul 14, 2007 at 3:26 PM
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