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The engine turns over fast enough to start but will not start when i turn the key i dont hear the fuel pump at all i checked all the fuses they all seem to be fine is it possible my fuel pump has gone bad

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It's possible. You will have to test the pump(at the fuel tank electrical connection) to see if it's getting current when the ignition is turned on. If it's getting current, the pump is most likely bad.

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