Chrysler Repair: starting problem please help, jarrel, engine controller

Question
Hi, I have a 1995 Chrysler Lxi and it turns over but wont start. I think its the fuel pump because I used to hear it clicking on but now I dont. Can you please tell me what the problem is. If its the fuel pump, where is it located? When I finally do get it started it runs well but after it sits for 10hrs or more it wont start anymore. Please email me back with an answer. Thanks.

Answer
Hi Jarrel,
In my experience the fuel pump only runs for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to "run". This is the time before the engine controller turns it off if the engine isn't being cranked or actually running. So as long as you hear if briefly it is running. It is located in the fuel tank. You have to drain the tank and then lower it down to get at the top of the tank to remove the pump.
So before concluding it is the pump I would listen closely to makes sure you don't hear it run briefly. And even then it would be good to verify with a reading of the pressure level in the fuel line.
Another approach would be to check the controller to see if it has recorded and faults in the form of two digit codes.
You turn the ignition switch: "on-off-on-off-on" within an elapsed time of 5 seconds, leave in in the "on" position, then watch the check engine light begin to flash, pause, flash, pause, flash, etc. Count the number of flashes between pauses and make a mental note or write the number down. The last two groups of flashes will be 5 each, i.e. the number 55 which means 'end of readout'. So group the other numbers into pairs to form two digit numbers. Write back with the numbers and I can give you some suggestions. Or you can go to www.allpar.com/fix/codes.html for a list of the codes. You should repeat the readout as often as you like to make sure that you correctly read the numbers of flashes.
The last test to do is for spark. Take a plug wire off of one of the spark plugs (pull on the rubber insulator not the wire). Then insert a spark plug in the freed insulator and hold its threaded area on the cylinder head so as to ground the plug. Have a friend try to start the car and see if you get a blue spark jump across the spark gap. If it doesn't appear or drops away after less than 5 seconds of cranking then there is something wrong with the spark generation system. Note whether there is no spark or 1-2 seconds of spark. Then report back.
Roland