QuestionQUESTION: I have a 97 Jimmy,when I turn on the switch the dash no longer lights up and the fuel pump dont work also. I just bought this from a friend and I tried to put an after market radio in it and it done this then I put the old one back in and it acted fine and then it started again today, I checked all the fuses none are blown I even changed the starter because it was sounding bad. I feel the problem came when I gave my land lord a jump and then I changed the radio what would be my best route to fixin this problem,yesterday it was running fine and I took it to an auto store to get a reading and I was told no trouble codes, I dont know what relay or what to change could you help me?
ANSWER: Jerrell ,,
Ok >>>>
Disconnect the battery : What voltage do you have : You shoould have 12- 14.4 volts
Make sure that terminals are clean ...
Where did you check your fuses <<< Where is your fuses located ?
Let em know !!this /
Are you mechanically inclined ?
Do not take it the wrong way . I have to know , so i can suggest a bunch of ideas ? I just want to know , how far i can push you to repair your problem .
Let me know !!
Dave G
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QUESTION: Hello Dave,
I checked the fuses on the left by the drivers door. and I noticed also I have three relays in my glove box, I didnt see any fuses nor relays under the hood except three for the a/c. I've a little inclined on fixin cars I use to watch and help my step dad clean parts as he rebuild motors, I've changed a few rear wheel drive trannys before and I try to fix things I have. I cleaned the negative ground and the terminals? the starter will turn over but no lights in the dash nor do i hear the fuel pump I visually checked all the fuses I dont know what the relays in the glove box is for? when I turn the key to the on position theres a clicking sound under the dash. my head light and radio comes on but that it.
Jerrell
AnswerJerrell ,
Ok very good . You have already taken a couple of steps >>
So the vehicle cranks , although it does not run .
The two things you need are spark & gas
If you are getting spark you can pull a spark plug wire and carefully with a good glove on , see if you see a spark against the engine. There is a fuse box under the hood , You will find fuses in there as well . It sould like you have a fuse out for the fuel pump and also the dash lights . The relay's do not control the dash lights , Although you do have a fuel pump relay . the odds on that going out after the jump is not sound correct .You can disconnect your fuel line by your gas filter . Then have someone crank the car, Just tape the key forward . You should have gas coming out .
What exactly was the vehicle doing prior to this problem .Give me as many facts as you can
Email back with info
Dave G
