98 lincoln town car won't start. fuel pump

U need to check your crankcase starting sensor. OR it could be a fuel problem. Usually fuel pump doesn't allow the car to start at all. So it shouldn't be that. But it could be an extremely clogged filter.

possible , but I suggest running the fault codes first as the problem could be a crank/cam position sensor, immobilizer or ignition control module or fuse

anti theft system wont let car even attempt to turn over so that's not the problem. low fuel pressure is more likely

Have to look at a wiring diagram to figure that out

At least I would.

Does the relay energize in your hand,
with batt & grd on coil & ohm meter on
it's contacts, to see if their burnt?

e.g. do you need 12 + volt for it to work

Your looking for a voltage drop ---maybe

Don't rule out the ignition switch it gets a lot of use

You say t pump is coming on, but do you fuel coming up to the fuel injector rail? You can check for fuel by pushing down the valve located at the left front side of fuel rail. It looks like a tire air fill stem. Be very careful as fuel is under 40 psi pressure and can spray all over the place. do this with engine OFF and have a rag to cover the valve. Just press with tip of screwdriver and be sure valve is covered. If a little gas come out,you know you have fuel. If not gas then check fuel delivery system i.e pump, filter, lines or pickup tube.

If there is fuel in the rail, then there is most likely a problem with the control module (computer).
Check for fault codes with an OBD II reader. You can usually rent one at your local part store. You can look up fault codes to find out where the problem might lie.

More questions, just leave in comments.

Good Luck.

J
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The fuel pump only comes on for 2 seconds when the ignition switch is turned on until it starts.I would check the fuel pressure it should be 60-66 psi with key on engine off.Sounds like a weak fuel pump to me you'll know once you check the pressure.If its not within specs replace pump.

you have to get the key programed you need two original keys 1.) place original key in ignition turn to on position for 5 seconds 2. tack 1st key out and put secound key in the ignition turn key to on position for 10 seconds take key out place the new key in turn to on position for 10 secounds take out the key now try to start the car it should run if the the is programable

Listen for the fuel pump to run for the first 5 seconds after you turn the key to "ON".

If you don't hear the pump run (it's in the fuel tank), check the fuse per your owner manual, check the fuel pump relay. If not one of them, then you need a fuel pump.

If pump is running, then you have an ignition issue. Check for spark at the spark plug.

try restting the inertia switch in the trunk. When you turn key to "ON", the fule pump will run for only 5 seonds if the engine does not start. Listen at the fuel tank for humming of the pump. The PCM, Powertrain Control Module controls the fuel pump relay. So, when you turn key on, the power relay powers up the PCM and the PCM powers up the fuel pump relay.

from the ignition switch or the starter, power is taken fromeither of these points to fire the fuel pump on start. This is what charges the fuel system so that you can start. then your fuel pump goes into run mode.

If someone can make a power check on the wiring going to the fuel pump with the engine is being cranked, you can possibly solve your problem.