Neon Fuel Pump Problem - Advise Please

[Gordon]

Calling all autmotive experts!!

This morning my 2001 Dodge Neon refused to start. The starter turned fine,
but not a single splutter. I strongly suspect a dead fuel pump. I'd be
grateful for any advise. Here's what I know so far......

I bought the car about 3 months ago and since then the fuel pump has had a
loud whine, most noticeable when the gas level is below 1/4 tank. Yesterday
I had a little trouble getting the car to start, but when it did it ran
fine. Today the car won't start and the engine diagnostics give no error
(the odometer just says "done" after the 3-ignition turns trick). I don't
hear the fuel pump whine when I first turn on the ignition. I have swapped
the fuel pump relay (with the horn relay, they're the same) with no result.
I can't find a fuel pump fuse (is there one?). I haven't yet checked for
sparks at the plugs, but I suspect they will be there. Anything else I
should check?

Assuming the fuel pump is dead, I intend to get a replacement from a salvage
yard. Is it an easy job to replace it? Would I be best replacing the pump
and tank as a unit, or can I do just the pump? How much should I expect to
pay (US$) for the part(s)? I know a new pump is about $250.

Thanks in advance!

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[Bill 2]

Calling all autmotive experts!!

This morning my 2001 Dodge Neon refused to start. The starter turned fine,
but not a single splutter. I strongly suspect a dead fuel pump. I'd be
grateful for any advise. Here's what I know so far......

When you go to "run" (not start) do you still hear the fuel pump whine?

 

[Gordon]

When you go to "run" (not start) do you still hear the fuel pump whine?

I don't hear a whine, not even for a few seconds.