fuel problem

[92 tracker]

i have a 92 tracker that wont start it has fuel inj. if i put gas into the carb it starts and continues to run but wont start on it own.i hear a clicking noise at the carb when the key is on.is it the injector in the carb?

[Scrapper]

sounds like weak fuel pump...

[92 tracker]

Originally Posted by Scrapper

sounds like weak fuel pump...

thanks i was afraid that might be the problem

[njp3737]

My father is having a similar problem with clicking sounds under the hood, and a tracker that won't start without injecting something into it mannually. I've done some searching and most seem to think they need to replace the ECU/ECM. We don't think it is a fuel pump problem either since it runs fine once it is started... any other thoughts?

My fathers description of whats happening:

The check engine light came on while I was driving. Still
ran fine, until I shut it off. Then when you turn the
key on, the fuel pump relay clicks (on and off) really
fast, and it won't start. Out on the engine on the
fuel injection plenum there is a cylindrical
controller with wire connected to it that is also
clicking. You can unplug it, and the clicking stops.
The engine will run once you supply enough fuel
manually to get it running (spraying lots of
carburetor cleaner through intake).

[lovemytracker]

A friend of mine was having the same problem. He changed the computer now it starts fine. Now the problem is it is drinking the gas. Any suggestions???

[Scrapper]

you may have to just your fuel relay..and even if it starts...but a weak fuel pump can drive you nuts if you put spray in it and starts don't mean the fuel pump isn't going out..you should have had it tested..good luck...

[baumbr]

This is a classic symptom of a bad ECM. Have it checked and repaired if necessary. Many, many people have thrown money away on fuel pumps and injectors when a $60 ECM repair fixes the problem.

[iamatracker]

check your fuel filter, or just replace it. The pump in the gas tank is a big job and the original pump is a good one. Replacement pumps that are not O.E.M. are just not the same. Filters are cheap and last a long time if your tank is clean.
Also maybe repalce the relay for the pump, it's under the dash on the same bracket as the ECM.

[92 tracker]

Originally Posted by baumbr

This is a classic symptom of a bad ECM. Have it checked and repaired if necessary. Many, many people have thrown money away on fuel pumps and injectors when a $60 ECM repair fixes the problem.

I had my ecm repaired and the car is running fine,thanks for the help.
another question.When my tracker turned 240,000 the check engine light came on how do I turn it off so I can know if it's fixed.
again thanks for your help

[Scrapper]

take it too autozone or advanced let them check it for free because you just can not turn it off. you might try taking neg. cable off for about 5 min.
then put it back onsee gos out...good luck..



scrapper....