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Changed the brake switch and it started right up….I finally executed something Eric taught me, I was beginning to wonder if I ever would I will keep everybody posted

[Shad]

Changed the brake switch and it started right up….I finally executed something Eric taught me, I was beginning to wonder if I ever would I will keep everybody posted

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I put 3 gallons in on Saturday, that didn’t fix it, too bad

What has me troubled is that I do not understand what determines if the PCM decides to turn off the fuel pump, or not

I am not sure of the actual fuel pressure just yet, but the fuel pump is loading the fuel rail

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I put 3 gallons in on Saturday, that didn’t fix it, too bad

What has me troubled is that I do not understand what determines if the PCM decides to turn off the fuel pump, or not

I am not sure of the actual fuel pressure just yet, but the fuel pump is loading the fuel rail

[Shad]

bought a fuel pressure gauge, doing my best to follow it out logically
I want to know how much voltage I can use to check a relay can I jumper off the battery or should I use a lower voltage battery ? I don’t want to ruin a good relay

I have power to the starter, I have spark, I have fuel pressure albeit I am not sure exactly how much but give me an hour or two and I will be back with the numbers

Is there anything else I should check for???

[Shad]

bought a fuel pressure gauge, doing my best to follow it out logically
I want to know how much voltage I can use to check a relay can I jumper off the battery or should I use a lower voltage battery ? I don’t want to ruin a good relay

I have power to the starter, I have spark, I have fuel pressure albeit I am not sure exactly how much but give me an hour or two and I will be back with the numbers

Is there anything else I should check for???

[Shad]

Tried to start cranks but no start, fuel pump is engaging used starter fluid it fired
I don’t have fuel pressure gauge but pushed the shrader valve on fuel rail wile cranking fuel came out strong, checked fuses that have to due with fuel pump(all good) the brake switch is bad, can that have something to do with the no start?

[Shad]

Tried to start cranks but no start, fuel pump is engaging used starter fluid it fired
I don’t have fuel pressure gauge but pushed the shrader valve on fuel rail wile cranking fuel came out strong, checked fuses that have to due with fuel pump(all good) the brake switch is bad, can that have something to do with the no start?

[Shad]

99Nightmare(what vehicle does that name come from),
Good idea on saving the fluid and reusing, hadn’t thought of that.

I found one loose connection under the PCM, and one connector with two wires that forks off from the wires that feed the injectors, it had two bare wires close to the connector and was up against the back of the fuel rail I checked the connector for continuity to make sure nothing was pulled apart.

I am not getting any current to the brake lights, have tail lights… I am thinking brake switch

Anyway I put it all together lastnight I am going to try to start it today, I will let you know

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99Nightmare(what vehicle does that name come from),
Good idea on saving the fluid and reusing, hadn’t thought of that.

I found one loose connection under the PCM, and one connector with two wires that forks off from the wires that feed the injectors, it had two bare wires close to the connector and was up against the back of the fuel rail I checked the connector for continuity to make sure nothing was pulled apart.

I am not getting any current to the brake lights, have tail lights… I am thinking brake switch

Anyway I put it all together lastnight I am going to try to start it today, I will let you know

[Shad]

It was working fine, and after the initial shock of there being mechanical problems I have found it to belike taking hands on classes, and since there have been quite a few issues I have gotten to learn about several systems of the automobile with only one big HOLY CRAP! HOUSTON, WE HAVE A PROBLEM and that could have happened multiple times in my life, but I feel much less ignorant though I doubt I will feel confident as there are so many moving and working parts… your videos and sharing of knowledge was and excellent idea and seems very rewarding for you. Thank you, may all your endeavors be fruitful and your creativity spurred to exceed your wildest imaginings

[Shad]

It was working fine, and after the initial shock of there being mechanical problems I have found it to belike taking hands on classes, and since there have been quite a few issues I have gotten to learn about several systems of the automobile with only one big HOLY CRAP! HOUSTON, WE HAVE A PROBLEM and that could have happened multiple times in my life, but I feel much less ignorant though I doubt I will feel confident as there are so many moving and working parts… your videos and sharing of knowledge was and excellent idea and seems very rewarding for you. Thank you, may all your endeavors be fruitful and your creativity spurred to exceed your wildest imaginings

[Shad]

Ok, I have some time today to devote to this Navigator, which seems to be a fitting name as it is navigating me through all the systems of an automobile and to check them.

I found a loose connection yesterday and am optimistic that is the problem, but I will try to eliminate electrical failure first.

One question I have though is should I be fearful of changing the transmission fluid? It is an older vehicle and I do not know about maintenance history. In one of Eric’s videos he says it could expose leaks, but I would like to see the filter so I can guess at the inside condition of the transmission

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Ok, I have some time today to devote to this Navigator, which seems to be a fitting name as it is navigating me through all the systems of an automobile and to check them.

I found a loose connection yesterday and am optimistic that is the problem, but I will try to eliminate electrical failure first.

One question I have though is should I be fearful of changing the transmission fluid? It is an older vehicle and I do not know about maintenance history. In one of Eric’s videos he says it could expose leaks, but I would like to see the filter so I can guess at the inside condition of the transmission

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Durango, thanks for the pics, I have gotten the wiring diagram (there are three for the different components of the transmission) I now have a fuse diagram and thanks to your pics I now know where to begin to look. I have a couple of questions foranyone reading as this will be my first circuit check.

-The intake is off(the part with the throttle body)

– can I connect the battery so that I know there is power when I turn the ignition

– In order to access the top of the transmission,I (a) will have to remove the intake manifold (b) take the transmission off

At that point I am not exactly sure what to do, use the volt meter to check for? ohms, volts, amps

will a continuity test tell if something is actually working properly?

Light tester?

And lastly, someone questioned my logic up to this point, my logic is probably that of someone that is overwhelmed and lacks the experience and knowledge to solve these problems in a linear form. There is and has been a new issue to be addressed that wsn’t present prior to me doing something. Therefore I consider my mechanicing the wildest variable in the equation. WE Learn, if we quit we only repeat what we already know, quitting… but through kindness compassion and brotherly love, you good people are going to take someone who is willing to try and persevere, that could barely change a tire before this, and at the least we are going to get an accurate diagnosis of the problem and at best we will fix it, together! I truly thank you for the support you have already shown and in advance for that you will show. Shad

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