Possible fuel pump not working?

1989 DODGE DAKOTA
198,000 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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ASOLIS7296
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I think my fuel pump is bad. I am going to change it, but I am not sure the best way to do it. I don't have any help, so I was going to try and drop the tank. I changed the relay hoping that would fix it, but it did not. If a new pump does not fix it, what should be my next step?
Oct 14, 2024 at 7:22 AM
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Before you drop the tank let's make sure the pump is getting power but not working, this way you don't waste your time. There is a wiring harness going back to the tank, open it up and find the green and black wire, then use a test light to see if it has power while the key is on.

This guide can help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

Also, I would check for power at the ignition coil, it is the same circuit FYI. Please go over this guide and get back to us.
Oct 14, 2024 at 11:20 AM