What is your question?
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What is your question?
I've done the following: 1) Checked to confirm spark from spark plugs. I have spark. 2) Cycled the key a few times and then depressed the schrader valve on fuel rail to see if fuel came out. It didn't. 3) Checked to make sure inertia switch in trunk is depressed. It is. 4) Disconnected wiring plug from inertia switch and tested for power. I do have power in those wires. Am I correct to diagnose this as a fuel pump needing replacement?
How long has your 1997 Lincoln Continental had this problem?
Uncertain. The car has been parked for a few months.
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You are definitely on to something. Next step would be to check power at the fuel pump connector. Before doing so double check all your fuses. Alex
IF battery power IS present on BOTH inertia switch wires as key is cycled on - that eleminates a failed fuse or relay .. *Replace* the fuel pump!
The above test is the way this problem should be diagnosed - *RARELY* will there be a problem in the wiring from the inertia switch to the fuel pump .. IF voltage is present at inertia switch wire connector as described > Suspect failed fuel pump! (keep inertia switch wiring connected to switch while testing) Good luck with it!
Thank you, Alex. Any idea how I can identify which fuse or fuses would be related to the fuel pump? Thanks