If the fuel supply system is not delivering enough fuel, or if air is being drawn into the system, driveability could be greatly affected or an Engine Cranks But Will Not Run symptom could exist. If the fuel supply system is suspected of not delivering enough fuel or of drawing air, inspect the system for any of the following conditions:

With the engine running, check all of the hoses and the lines for flattening or kinks that would restrict the flow of fuel.

Repair any leaks or restrictions as necessary.

1. Install a scan tool.
2. Disconnect the pipe at the lift pump outlet fitting.
3. Connect a hose at the lift pump outlet fitting and place a 1 liter (0.946 quart) container at the hose in order to collect the fuel.
4. Using the scan tool, command the lift pump on and measure the amount of fuel.

•	If there is more than 0.24 liter (½ pint) in 15 seconds, refer to Fuel Lift Pump Pressure Check.

•	If there is less than 0.24 liter (½ pint) in 15 seconds, refer to Fuel Lift Pump Suction Line Check.

1. Remove the fuel tank cap and repeat the Lift Pump Flow Check.

•	If the flow is more than 0.24 liter (½ pint) in 15 seconds, replace the defective fuel tank cap.

•	If the flow is less than 0.24 liter (½ pint) in 15 seconds, go to the next step.

2. Separate the lift pump suction line from the fuel sender.
3. Use an additional hose in order to connect the suction line to a source of clean fuel.
4. Repeat the Lift Pump Flow Check.

•	If the flow is more than 0.24 liter (½ pint) in 15 seconds, remove the fuel sender and check for a restriction.

•	If the flow is less than 0.24 liter (½ pint) in 15 seconds, go to step 5.

5. Check the lift pump suction line for a restriction.

•	If a restriction exists, repair and recheck the lift pump flow.

•	If no restriction exists, replace the lift pump and recheck the lift pump flow. Refer to Fuel Pump Replacement .

6. Attach the lift pump suction line to the fuel sender.

1. Install a tee adapter at the injection pump.
2. Connect a pressure gauge with a dial indication of 0-103 kPa (0-15 psi) to the tee adapter.
3. Start the engine.
4. Measure the fuel pressure.

•	If the fuel pressure is a least 20.69 kPa (4 psi), continue to step 4.

•	If the pressure is less than 20.69 kPa (4 psi), refer to Fuel Pump Electrical Circuit Diagnosis before replacing the lift pump.

5. Remove the pressure gauge and the tee adapter.
6. Install the inlet pipe.
7. Clean any of the fuel spillage.
8. Operate the engine.
9. Check for any fuel leaks.

1. Install a transparent hose between the filter outlet and the injection pump inlet.
2. Start the engine.
3. Allow the engine to idle at the normal operating temperature.
4. Check the fuel for air bubbles.

•	If there are no air bubbles present, stop the engine and go to step 10.

•	If there are air bubbles present, stop the engine and go to step 5.

5. Check the lift pump suction line for air leakage.

•	Disconnect the fuel pipe from the fuel sender.

•	Plug the fuel pipe.

•	Disconnect the fuel pipe from the lift pump.

•	Install a hand held vacuum pump with a gauge to the fuel pipe.

•	Apply vacuum to the fuel pipe.

•	Observe the gauge reading.

-	If the vacuum does not drop, connect the fuel pipe and go to step 6.

-	If the vacuum drops, repair the air leak in the suction line and install the suction line pipe and the hose.

6. Check the fuel sender for air leakage.

•	Remove the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement .

•	Remove the fuel sender from the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement .

•	Remove the strainer from the fuel sender.

•	Plug the bottom end of the pickup tube.

•	Apply a vacuum to the upper end of the pickup tube.

•	Observe the gauge reading.

-	If the vacuum does not drop (if the fuel inlet side of the sender is OK), install the fuel sender and the fuel tank.

-	If the vacuum drops, replace the fuel sender, install the fuel tank, connect the fuel pipe and go to step 7.

7. Start the engine.
8. Allow the engine to idle at the normal operating temperature.
9. Observe the fuel for air bubbles.

•	If any air bubbles are present, stop the engine and recheck steps 5 and 6.

•	If air bubbles are not present, stop the engine and Go to step 10.

10. Remove the transparent hose.
11. Connect the hose of the filter outlet to the injection pump inlet fitting.
12. Disconnect the return hose at the injection pump.
13. Connect a transparent hose between the injection pump and the hose of the return line.
14. Start the engine.
15. Allow the engine to run.
16. Observe the fuel for air bubbles.

Important: Small amounts of bubbles during snap acceleration is normal.

•	If any air bubbles are present, replace the injection pump. Refer to Fuel Injection Pump Replacement .

•	If there are no air bubbles present, go to step 17.

17. Stop the engine.
18. Remove the transparent hose.
19. Connect the fuel return hose at the injection pump.
20. Clean any fuel spillage which may be present.
21. Run the engine to check for any fuel leakage.

When the key is first turned ON without the engine running, the control module turns the fuel lift pump relay ON during the glow plug cycle. This builds up the fuel pressure quickly. If the engine does not start after the glow plug cycle, the control module shuts the fuel lift pump OFF and waits for the engine RPM. As soon as the engine is cranked, the control module turns the relay ON and runs the fuel lift pump.

For the location of the fuel pump relay, refer to Engine Controls Component Views . For diagnosis of the lift pump electrical circuit, refer to Fuel Pump Electrical Circuit Diagnosis .