I don't see how anyone could possibly make an accurate diagnosis of a potential problem with a one sentence description indicated by the author that the car doesn't start. I have no idea how Joseph could so readily diagnose a fuel pump issue with the information provided. On both of my cars, the fuel pump does not appear to start running until the engine is turned over and the first impulse from the coil is generated. I believe the RPM relay (which probably receives the same signal as the tach) energizes the fuelpump when it receives impulses (although the relay does remain energized for a second or two after the last impulse it receives, and hence you can sometimes hear the pump run for a moment after you stop cranking, especially when the fuel level is low), and neither of my cars seem to produce any fuel pump sound just from turning the ignition on. I'm interested in knowing a little more about the situation in order for the readers to be better able to provide some help. When was the last time the car ran? How has it been stored since then? Oftentimes I have local club folks that have the same problem you report and usually it stems from the car having sat with a tank of gas in it since 1996. If you suspect the fuel pump is not getting power, then a couple simple diagnostic tests should clear that up. I think David suggested a couple initial steps to take in an earlier posting. After checking his initial items, verify positively that the pump either does or does not run when the engine is being cranked. Making a diagnosis without having done any diagnostics seems hasty to me and I expect such a procedure would generally result in needlessly replacing working parts on your car. Knut --- In dmcnews@xxxx, "Joseph Molino" <foxmul@xxxx> wrote: > > It is most likely your fuel pump. <SNIP> > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <scottymckenzie@xxxx> > To: <dmcnews@xxxx> > Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2001 12:06 AM > Subject: [DML] starting up > > > > My D doesn't start anymore, it tries to but never gets going. > <SNIP> >