Cadillac Repair: 2000 Cadillac Escalade, fuel pump relay, cadillac escalade

Question
I stopped to drop of the kids at the sitter. Came out and the car would not start. Thought it was the battery so we replaced it. Still won't start. It acts like it is not getting fuel. Please help.
Thank you

Answer
IF the engine only cranks but will not start try this:

Fuel pump test:

1. Get yourself a helper.

2. remove the gas cap.

3. have one person listen in the gas tank at the gas cap opening.

4. have the other person turn the ignition switch to the ON position ONLY so as the dash lights come on. Do NOT attempt to start the engine.

5. As soon as the ignition key is turned to the ON position, The person at the gas tank should hear the fuel pump run for TWO SECONDS and then it should STOP.

6. Does it ?.


If you do NOT hear it run, in most cases the fault is the fuel pump relay or the fuel pump..



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