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'88 245 DL won't start 200 1988

Connect a jumper wire from fuse terminal #4 to fuse terminal #6 (count down from the top).
The fuses are on the post in front of the left front door beside the drivers knee.
This will by-pass the Fuel Relay and the pumps should run as long as the jumper is installed. No need to turn on the ignition switch.

Listen for the pumps....the Main one that you replaced and the in-tank pump (thru the fuel fill pipe).
If the pumps run, I would change the fuel relay and clean the fuses (4 and 6 especially).
The fuel relay is above the front passengers knees under the felt panel.
It should be clipped to the interior, but may be hanging free.
It's a white cube about 1" thick, 2" wide and 2" long with the electrical plug attached at one end.
It is a common no-start problem on these cars.

check that first.
hope this helps
steve






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New '88 245 DL won't start [200][1985]
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