1996 3.5 V8 Defender, Not turning over
I am trying to diagnose the issue here (video link below)
I ran the truck all last week and Saturday after cars and coffee. Came home parked the truck. Several house later went to go out again and was getting a firm clunk sound. All fuses are intact. Looked over the starter motor and no smoke or burnt wiring. Now as you see in the video i am getting the starter motor to spin and almost fire but not firing up. I believe it is the fuel pump or relay, leaning toward the relay because I typically hear the fuel pump turn on prior to firing and not hearing anything.
Just looking for confirmation, I’ve ordered a relay and it arrives tomorrow but curious what the group thinks.
Thanks!
I ran the truck all last week and Saturday after cars and coffee. Came home parked the truck. Several house later went to go out again and was getting a firm clunk sound. All fuses are intact. Looked over the starter motor and no smoke or burnt wiring. Now as you see in the video i am getting the starter motor to spin and almost fire but not firing up. I believe it is the fuel pump or relay, leaning toward the relay because I typically hear the fuel pump turn on prior to firing and not hearing anything.
Just looking for confirmation, I’ve ordered a relay and it arrives tomorrow but curious what the group thinks.
Thanks!
Odd that you had a no crank over issue (loud clunk) to start with. I'd double check battery condition and connections, especially ground cable connection to frame/engine.
Then, if those check out...check for battery voltage at fuel pump, while cranking.
Then, if those check out...check for battery voltage at fuel pump, while cranking.
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