Fuel Pump Issues

[desmoines12]

I have a 1993 1.8 dx wagon. Parked it last night, tried to start it a few hours later, and it cranks at regular speed but will not start. Fuel was low but should have still had a few gallons, and then thinking it might have been out of gas, I added a few more gallons. I cannot hear the fuel pump priming, even with someone else turning the key to on and my ear above the fuel pump under the seat. I have also checked what I think are all applicable fuses to do with efi and starting. It it normal for the fuel pump to quit with no warning? Should I check anything else, or is it likely the pump?

[94PrizmDD]

Im not a expert in this but i had a 2000 Chevy impala that just quit working one day with no signs of a bad fuel pump. So i think its possible. Try what this guy says seems like a good idea to see if your fuel pump is working.
http://www.ehow.com/video_4874555_tr...fuel-pump.html

[speedy25]

The connector is easy to get at. check for power at the pump when you turn it on. I've also used a battery charger to power up a pump to fill the lines when they have been replaced.

If it runs when you add power, its an electrical problem.

-SP

[desmoines12]

Thanks for the feedback guys. Any idea which pins carry current on the plug that goes to the pump from above the tank? I should be able to watch for power when the ignition is turned on? And if I were to connect say a 12v drill battery to those same sockets from the plug on the pump side, and the pump didn't power up then I would know it was dead?