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jcjm_walt - 15 Jul 2005 15:27 GMT

I have a 98 Mazda 2400 PU and recently have the spark cables replaced and
ran fine.At the same time,I had it hooked up to a comp.and everything was
fine.My wife used the truck and almost stayed stuck.It kept stalling out.I
changed the fuel filter and it remains the same.I;m not a mechanic either
but can do minor repairs.Can you give me some direction?Go back to comp.
hookup?

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Chuck - 15 Jul 2005 23:02 GMT

Fuel Pump and or relay?

>I have a 98 Mazda 2400 PU and recently have the spark cables replaced and
> ran fine.At the same time,I had it hooked up to a comp.and everything was
> fine.My wife used the truck and almost stayed stuck.It kept stalling out.I
> changed the fuel filter and it remains the same.I;m not a mechanic either
> but can do minor repairs.Can you give me some direction?Go back to comp.
> hookup?

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jcjm_walt - 17 Jul 2005 17:25 GMT

I checked around the fuel pump and does'nt seem to be leaking in that
area.Could the relay be in fuse box under the hood?Thanks for responding.

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Chuck - 21 Jul 2005 14:41 GMT

The relay is usually under the hood or in some japanese cars & trucks under
the dash.
Leaking fuel is not the issue. You really need some way to tell if the pump
is working. Also check any rubber sections of the fuel line(s) going to the
pump for splits.

The usual electrical path involves the ignition switch, possibly the ECU, a
fuse or two, a relay, and the fuel pump. Some have both a mechanical and
electrical fuel pump, mostl;y those made a few years ago.

>I checked around the fuel pump and does'nt seem to be leaking in that
> area.Could the relay be in fuse box under the hood?Thanks for responding.

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