No spark and fuel pump continue to run.

[polaris]

Hi my 97 xlt has lost it's spark.Came back from an hour drive went into the house. When i went back out it would'nt start. I've noticed my fuel pump continues to run when I turn the key on half way.Don't know if these two are related or not.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.

 

[mrboyle]

The number one item that is known to cause "no spark" is a failed crank sensor. I'm not quite sure what the deal is with the fuel pump though.

 

[polaris]

Thanks for your reply I'll investigate from there.I wonder if there's something wrong with a fuel pump sensor?
We were camping this past weekend.When I went to start the car the battery was dead.May have left the rear hatch glass open.Who know's.Thought I saw somewhere that a faulty sensor or relay can drain your battery.

 

[Crankcase]

A faulty fuel pump relay can cause the pump to run without the key even turned on, but you would easily hear it.