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Originally Posted by 76FJ55 View Post
the crank and ref sensors tell the computer that the engine is turning, and in kind the computer turns on the fuel pump through the DME relay. you will not get fuel without good crank and ref sensor. have you checked spark? you will also loose spark if the crank and or ref sensor fails.
Not quite - the reference sensor is only used after you release the ingnition key from the start position. In the start position, the start signal overrides the reference sensor and turns the fuel pump on. Disconnect the starter wire and you should hear the fuel pump running in the start position.

Bill
Old 03-12-2021, 09:45 AM
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