1997 - 2003 F-150

2003 F-150 4.6 no start

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 4, 2014 | 02:36 PM
  #1  
ekusafetyman's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Junior Member
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
2003 F-150 4.6 no start

I drove my truck two blocks yesterday and turned it off. Now it is not starting but cranks properly. I checked the inertia switch and made sure it is in the reset position. I sprayed a little starting fluid in the intake and it started. It ran for a few seconds.
Where is the fuel pump relay and/or fuse so I can check those before I drop the tank or take the bed off to replace the fuel pump?

I can't find an online manual to answer some of these questions. Is there still one on the web somewhere?
 
Reply
Old Aug 5, 2014 | 12:35 AM
  #2  
Bluegrass's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 6,200
Likes: 39
From: Easton, Pa.
Slow done a bit.
You need to check for loss of fuel pressure before you go into a pump change and all that work on a suspicion.
Get a pressure gauge attached to the passenger side fuel rail Schrader port.
Do several key on cycles and watch the gauge.
The pump normally runs about 2 seconds each time the ignition is turned on.
It should come up to about 35 psi +/-.
If it does not come even close then you likely need a pump.
Even with reduced pressure the motor should at least run at idle with reduced pressure.
Each time you cycle the key to run only, the pump should run about 2 seconds then shut off.
At cranking the PCM turns it back on full time.
Good luck.
 
Reply




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:25 PM.