Q: Not getting power to pump when i turn the key, not getting engine codes when i junp a and b nothing happens

asked by on June 11, 2016

Normally when I jump a and b The motor fan kicks on and shows the engine codes but now nothing happens, I turn the key and the fuel pump doesn't turn on , I just replaced the tank sending unit and pump

My car has 183000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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