CRANK, NO START

[richardsMk8]

Does anybody have the following diagnostic procedure, to fix this problem? I am mechanically inclined, and have a multimeter to troubleshoot.

 

[richardsMk8]

I got spark, but no fuel. The fuel pump will not come on.

 

[NoLimit95]

Try resetting the inertia switch. It's in the trunk, and check fuse and relay.

 

[richardsMk8]

The inertia switch is good. The Mark 8, still does not start, but cranks. Are there male/female connections or a split between the fuse box and the fuel pump, besides the inertia switch, that would cause the fuel pump, not to turn on?

 

[willie3204]

crank position sensor?

 

[NoLimit95]

The inertia switch is good. The Mark 8, still does not start, but cranks. Are there male/female connections or a split between the fuse box and the fuel pump, besides the inertia switch, that would cause the fuel pump, not to turn on?

Well, there was a time when I pulled my tank on the 94 I used to have, and someone had replaced the fuel pump with a smaller size. They had left the retainer clip off and the pump was pretty much hanging inside the tank by the plug. When I grabbed it, the plug came loose. But yes, there is a plug inside the tank. I doubt the same thing is going on with yours, but the pump itself could be bad. I'm assuming you don't hear your pump when you turn the key on? I put a Walbro in the 95 I have now, and I hear that thing while driving lol.

 

[richardsMk8]

I installed a complete new fuel pump assembly, still not coming on, and the car still not starting.

 

[slowmkviii]

Like willie3204 said

 

[BigUziLinc]

While you’re in that area I’d also change the cam position sensor. It’s an easy job to do and they tend to go bad as well. If you can I’d also recommend to get a scanner for your car to get codes

 

[04_Sport_LS]

The inertia switch is good. The Mark 8, still does not start, but cranks. Are there male/female connections or a split between the fuse box and the fuel pump, besides the inertia switch, that would cause the fuel pump, not to turn on?

Try a shot of starting fluid in the throttle body. If it fires, the problem is most likely electrical.

 

[richardsMk8]

Finally had more time to work on the Lincoln. Anyways, omeone at my work told me to unplug the crankshaft position sensor, and see if the Lincoln will start. Sure enough, it started right up. Then, he told me to replace the mass airflow sensor. Problem solved. He told me, this is old school,of troubleshooting a crank, no start situation. Lincoln is now back on the road again.