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Fuel pump runs but it still will not start: what that means

Hearing the pump does not prove you have correct fuel pressure or spark.

When to use this guide: You hear the pump prime but it still will not start.

Overview

Hearing the pump run at key-on doesn't mean you have pressure at the rail or spark at the plugs. People stop diagnosing the second they hear the pump, and that's a mistake. A pump can run and still be delivering weak pressure, or spark can be completely missing. You need to confirm both before you know where the problem is.

What you need

Quick checks first

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Step-by-step

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If that did not fix it

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