94' XLT Won't Start

[duckdog27]

Followed detailed directions on replacing a bad fuel pressure regulator (FPR) today from the internet; turned engine on and pulled the fuel pump relay to depressurize the system; removed air hose; drained about a quart of antifreeze to remove coolant hose near FPR. Removed FPR and placed new one on. Attached everthing back, refilled coolant, replaced fuel pump relay and when I went to start it would not turn over. I could hear the fuel pump charge and all that came from the engine was a slight clicking sound. The dash and radio would dim when I tried starting it? Any ideas on what could be wrong? By the way, while I was replacing the FPR I unhooked the negative cable...maybe that has something to do with it???

 

[TunnelFear]

Sounds like a dead battery, try charging it

 

[marragtop]

Also check your battery cable connections.

 

[KrAzyWuLpH]

Same thing happened to me in my old benz. It may not be your battery, but possibly your battery cables. I went in with a wire brush and cleaned one at a time.

My question for you is do you hear a very delayed and and almost slow-motion start? If so I'd certainly blame something on your battery.

 

[duckdog27]

It won't even turn at all. I turn the key and all I hear is a rapid clicking sound.

 

[TunnelFear]

It won't even turn at all. I turn the key and all I hear is a rapid clicking sound.

I had the same thing happen not too long ago. After not driving the X for 4 months, the battery was dead. Just hook it up to a charger over night and that should do the trick. BTW, where in Syracuse are you from?