Fuel pump lost power to it

Tiny
TODD MCCORCLE
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  • 1998 DODGE RAM
  • 4.6L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 160,000 MILES
Out of no where fuel pump stop working no power to it. I cannot find any bad wires. Which is the power wire on the plug coming from truck harness there are four wires?
Thursday, February 16th, 2017 AT 8:25 PM

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Tiny
CJ MEDEVAC
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When you turn the key on,

You will only get one second of power to the pump (normally you will hear the pump run for that second).

As far as testing for power, two people may be needed to 'turn the key and test' at the same time. (Maybe you thought it was powered constantly?)

Short of the pump maybe being bad.

Have you checked your fuses or relays?

I cannot look up your vehicle or a wire diagram with the information you provided (something is not correct). Your VIN or a super full description would maybe get me hooked up.

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Thursday, February 16th, 2017 AT 8:48 PM
Tiny
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I am sorry 318.
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Thursday, February 16th, 2017 AT 8:59 PM
Tiny
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Much better!

I 'red arrow-ed' the power wire for the fuel pump (picture 1).

I also did the same for other stuff to check. (Locations are listed beside the boxes)

See pictures below.

(bedtime for me!)

Keep us posted on progress.

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Thursday, February 16th, 2017 AT 9:25 PM

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