93 dodge fuel problem

[stoppedinmytracks]

won't start, changed fuel filter, don't think I hear fuel pump running, where is the fuse for fuel pump located and does anybody have any ideas, thanks

[Spit]

What engine is in the van, and was it running before you changed the fuel filter? If it was running and now with the new filter it doesn't I wonder is the filter in backwards? There should be an arrow on it for the correct flow direction.

I'm not sure why you think it's a fuel delivery problem, but assuming that it is. I would start by trying to determine if the fuel pump will run.

There is terminal for this on my 97 it's under the hood on a harness on the drivers side near the fire wall. It just sort of hangs there and looks like a loose wire that slipped off of a terminal. It's there so that you can hook it to battery current and the pump will energize...this eliminates all fuses and relays. If it runs then you have a problem with the circuit that energizes the fuel pump it could be the relay or fuses or wiring. You may or may not be able to hear the pump run..so you may want to test for pressure on the fuel line/ fuel rail. My 97 has a 3.3 with fuel injection and on the fuel rail is a schrader valve. You can depress the needle and see if there is any pressure...if it sprays out gas (be cautious) then the fuel pump is running.

You should update your post with some more details engine size, what things you tired that are pointing you to the fuel system etc. so more of the real experts at this forum can help you.

[Bernard Feltzer]

Wouldn't matter if you put fuel filter in backward, but it won't hold up too long.
Fuel pump is in gas tank.
Whack the bottom of gas tank with a rubber mallet.
If it starts, you need a new fuel pump.
Not hard to change.
The hard part is getting the gas tank off.

[stoppedinmytracks]

Originally Posted by Bernard Feltzer

Wouldn't matter if you put fuel filter in backward, but it won't hold up too long.
Fuel pump is in gas tank.
Whack the bottom of gas tank with a rubber mallet.
If it starts, you need a new fuel pump.
Not hard to change.
The hard part is getting the gas tank off.

Is there a fuse for the pump
anywhere? Should you be able to hear the pump run? Who has a pump that
is reputable?

[Spit]

I'm sure that there is a fuse. It should be marked on the lid of the load control center under the hood or it may be in the fuse box on/under the dashboard. I installed a fuel pump asby from Advance Auto in my 97 about a year ago..no problems.