no fuel flow

1999 DODGE DURANGO
264,000 MILES • 5.2L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DADDMANN
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vehicle was running fine last night, low on gas though. got cold here last night, mid thirties. vehicle would crank, but not start this morning. put about three gallons of gas in tank. if i put gas, or starting fluid in carburetor it will catch and run until fuel is gone. where should i start looking for problem?
Oct 14, 2016 at 5:26 AM
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AL514
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You should have a fuel pressure test done, also when you turn the key to the on/run position the fuel pump should prime/pressurize the system for two seconds. you can usually hear this noise if you have the door open. The fuel pump may have gone bad or its relay. and you do have a lot of mileage on the truck so there may be some water in the tank. But fuel pressure test first.
Oct 14, 2016 at 7:01 AM
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RENEE L
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Hi DADDMANN,

Here is a helpful link to an article from this site explaining the process of checking the fuel pressure yourself. If you decide you would like do this yourself you can purchase a fuel pressure gauge online from sites like Amazon.com.

If you need further assistance please come back to 2CarPros we are here to help.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

Thank you for visiting 2CarPros.com.

Kindest regards,

Renee
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Oct 14, 2016 at 12:39 PM
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