You and the OP's engine compartment.

OP, why did you replace the air filter? Any chance it has something to do with the mud all over your engine compartment? How much water did your engine suck in?

 

I've already done that its not the problem since like I said its been like that since I bought it... Thanks for trying though

 

I replaced the air filter because it was old and dirty that is t mud my engine compartment it's actually green paint from the guys befor me who painted the whole thing and I've never had it in any water... I'm not an idiot

 

just to eliminate as a poss cause. make sure the cpu connectors are clean and full snapped in. just sayin...lol

 

Please be clear. YOu've already jumped the resistor?

 

Yes I have an it didn't make a difference... The resistor is not broken in two the plastic around the coil has just deteriorated... It still has continuity though... It does need to be replaced obviously but I don't thing that is what's causing it to not run... But u never answered what the resistor is exactly for?

 

It reduces voltage to the fuel pump, it's not needed and was only there to reduce fuel pump noise.

 

I don't remember you asking me. sthon has answered what it's for.

And I suppose you can see why we were concerned that it might have been a problem. It wouldn't be the first time someone broke one or knocked the wires off/loose changing an air filter.
Perhaps the air filter changing is pure coincidence and sent us down a rabbit trail. . Why don't you check the fuel pressure at the rail with a gauge?

 

Yes thank u sthon so if I cut it out and wire it through it won't burn up the pump or anything I have read on other things where this is an issue... And yes cruiser that is my next check was suppose to pick up a gauge yesterday but got side tracked hopefully get it in a few... It pretty much has come down to that is the problem I have the volume if gas just don't think I have the pressure... I think it was just a coincidence that it all happened when I changed the filter and it was raining out... Thanks for yours guys help this forum is awesome! Will reply with fuel pressure results and go from there!

 

You'll be fine. They came from the factory originally without the resistor. It was only added to quiet down the fuel pump hiss/buzz noise.

 

Your engine bay man! WTF!

I feel dirty just looking at it.

 

Ken, go wash your hands and you'll feel better.

 

What r u talking about this is paint not mud incase u missed that... If u look at it u can see that the previous owner sprayed the wheel wells and fenders with a green zinc primer of some sort and its now flaking off... Idk what ur engine bay looks like but my rig gets put to work not to worried about how pretty the engine bay is

 

But Ken's Jeep runs...................

 

Thanks for the update