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[rover rob]

I have a 97 d1 . When I turned the key to on a relay was clicking like crazy. At first it wouldn't crank but after a few seconds it cranked but wouldn't start. I switched relay with same results. Any ideas ? I hope it's not the fuel pump because I have advanced evap so it's the expensive one. :banghead: thanks.

 

[rover rob]

I should add the fuses are all ok I couldn't get to the access panel to check the pump because it shit the bed at work and I didn't have anything with me except a multi tool. It's a half hour away and want a better idea what to go after.

 

[gthphotography]

this will sound 'duh' but check the starter connection. My d2 would start or not start, click, crank but not start etc, and after getting under the truck, my connection had loosened. tightening it back up solved the issue.

 

[rover rob]

turns out the brine deicer they use in upstate ny rotted a hole in the inner wing and it got into the ecm.