94 V6 no fuel pressure...sometimes

[akoz]

Weird problem, sometimes (very random), I will try to start it and get the endless cranking. When I push in the schroeder valve on the fuel rail, dry as a bone. I have recently replaced the fuel pump and filter and removed a hacked in stereo/alarm system install and figured that would do it. I also replaced the TPS and got rid of a little off-the-line hesitation but no joy on the no start (no fuel) issue. No codes are displayed, but I cycled through the test mode to be sure.

Most days, I can start it up just fine and it drives good (as long as I don't shut if off and roll the dice

Right now, I am considering another new fuel pump and another new fuel filter, but wanted to see if anyone in the community has any other ideas first.

Thanks, Al

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

Electrical gremlins. Check your wiring for chafing and make sure all connectors are clean and tight. I once had a no start that ended up being my own stupidity. I had taped all connectors under the hood to keep them together, the clips were broken off, and one connector wasn't....connected.

 

[akoz]

FYI, intermittent (nasty) fuel pump relay.

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

Thanks for posting the fix.