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jwmelvin is correct - the pump should be pretty easy to hear. The fuel pump is on the left side of the gas tank and the tank is located in front of the rear wheels (a general description). If you can, get somebody to switch the ignition to the run position while you lean down with your head close to the bottom of the car, just about parallel with the fuel filler door. The fuel pump should emit a very easy to hear whine / whirr for about 2 - 3 seconds. That is the priming pulse. If that is not happening, then you need to investigate why the pump is not running.You referred to 'main module'. I am guessing that you mean main relay?If the fuel pump is not priming, one thing you could try is by-passing the fuel pump resistor. There is an off chance that the resistor has failed (pretty remote). If the pump is getting weak or is having problems starting, jumpering the fuel pump resistor will apply a full 12 v to the pump which may help with getting it started. If this does work, its a temporary fix at best. There are several threads which describe how to by-pass / jumper the fuel pump resistor. If the fuel pump is not priming, the best solution would be to do the full diagnosis as per the shop manual.If you have access to an OBD II code reader, check to see if there are any stored diagnostic codes. A stored code related to the fuel system such as running lean could be an indicator that the fuel pump might be having problems. If you don't have a code reader, the 2000 still has the service check connector which I think can be used to trigger the DTC code flashes on the check engine light; but, counting short and long light flashes is a hassle.
jwmelvin is correct - the pump should be pretty easy to hear. The fuel pump is on the left side of the gas tank and the tank is located in front of the rear wheels (a general description). If you can, get somebody to switch the ignition to the run position while you lean down with your head close to the bottom of the car, just about parallel with the fuel filler door. The fuel pump should emit a very easy to hear whine / whirr for about 2 - 3 seconds. That is the priming pulse. If that is not happening, then you need to investigate why the pump is not running.
You referred to 'main module'. I am guessing that you mean main relay?
If the fuel pump is not priming, one thing you could try is by-passing the fuel pump resistor. There is an off chance that the resistor has failed (pretty remote). If the pump is getting weak or is having problems starting, jumpering the fuel pump resistor will apply a full 12 v to the pump which may help with getting it started. If this does work, its a temporary fix at best. There are several threads which describe how to by-pass / jumper the fuel pump resistor. If the fuel pump is not priming, the best solution would be to do the full diagnosis as per the shop manual.
If you have access to an OBD II code reader, check to see if there are any stored diagnostic codes. A stored code related to the fuel system such as running lean could be an indicator that the fuel pump might be having problems. If you don't have a code reader, the 2000 still has the service check connector which I think can be used to trigger the DTC code flashes on the check engine light; but, counting short and long light flashes is a hassle.
