1997 Ford Escort No Start due to no fuel.

Tiny
TOMFDC3
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  • 1997 FORD ESCORT
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 160,000 MILES
My Escort had an acute failure of the fuel system. The fuel pump isn't running. I've checked voltage at the pump (the pump was replaced a month ago due to being noisy) electrical connector and have only 2 volts when the key is turned on. I get the same reading in and out of the inertia switch so have ruled it out. I replaced the fuel pump relay and have the same problem. What could be causing the voltage loss to the fuel pump?
Saturday, December 27th, 2008 AT 1:30 PM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
  • MECHANIC
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Hi there,

Thank you for the donation.

Check from the fuse back through the relay and the loom plugs for a faulty connector, check with a multi meter not a test light so you can see the actual voltage, also check the earths as per note attached, see pics for power supply schematic.

mark (mhpautos)


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Saturday, December 27th, 2008 AT 8:18 PM

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