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Re: Fuel Problems 200 1988

posted by  someone claiming to be Isaac Babcock on  Mon Nov 5 08:29 CST 2001 [RELATED]

If you're sure you're getting spark i.e. pulled a spark plug wire, attatched a plug to it, grounded it, cranked and shocked yourself, then you can start searching fuel stuff. Instant-death culprits in 240s usually have to do with the fuel injection. I'd check to see if you knocked any wires loose anywhere just to be sure, as shifting the car around may have caused this.

If you hear no fuel pumps when ignition is turned to on, then check the fuel pump relay. You can pull the relay off and jumper wire the large wire terminals on the relay plug itself. If you jumped this thing properly you should hear the pumps running with the key turned to on. If they run, see if you can start the car. If so, you either can resolder the relay (see 700-900 FAQ) or buy a new one. Look in the haynes or other manual to find the location of the fuel pump relay for your year. I'd also try disconnecting the AMM and seeing if the car will run like that. If so, the connector at the AMM could be bad, or a wire could be off. Good luck.





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