Need help diagnosing non start (video attached)

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Need help diagnosing non start (video attached)

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Hi guys, my Bonne went out on the hw on friday due to the fuel pump harness disconnecting on the rear passenger side behind the tire. I reconnected, tried to start and had no luck. I stopped attempting to start the engine after I drained the battery :sadeyz: today I was able to get the battery recharged and still, she won't start, please help. here is a video
https://youtu.be/GIfSgn4msT0
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Start with the basics, check for spark and fuel.
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Spray starter fluid through open throttle. If the car sputters then it is a fuel problem. If it just cranks suspect electrical problem.
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Can you hear the fuel pump running? Why would the fuel pump harness be disconnected? It is isolated from everything and should have a terminal lock on the connector. Sounds like we don't have the whole story.
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Re: Need help diagnosing non start (video attached)

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Yes, I can hear it running. It disconnected while on the highway, I believe there was some stuck on the side of the tire, im not sure but I had to reconnect to get it started again, the it went back out.
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