CharlieS
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Yes exactly. I would not touch the pump until I have the root cause addressed. Just something I'd do before buttoning up the 2nd row seat area, after this is fixed.Yeah, what you're seeing is definitely one of the most obscure issues I've heard of with these trucks. I hear you with the "while I'm in there" argument for replacing the fuel pump but from a debugging perspective you're introducing new variables into the equation. Not saying I wouldn't consider the same thing, just that my personal preference while debugging is to eliminate variables, not increase them. Since you tested the pump and verified it's working I'd leave it alone from there. Instead, before you close up shop, go back and replace the fuel pump once you sort out and address the root cause. That takes advantage of the knowledge and experience while minimizing rework. Probably not a huge deal, though, either way. I guess I've just been burnt by buying new parts that turn out to be defective too many times.
It sounds like at this point you're down to the ECM, the fuel pump ECU, and the harnesses related to those?
I think so: the fuel pump ecu, the ECM, or some input to the ECM that is causing it to cut fuel. Without more facts, that third one will be hard to figure out.
I'm not leaning toward the wiring harness unless I get new facts that push me in that direction.