New guy with 98 fuel pump issue

Hi. Just joined yesterday as I am at my wits end trying to resolve a fuel pump issue with my truck. My kids tell me I am also a member of the 'Old Farts Club' as I am into retirement, but I am old school and don't care to pay outrageous fees for dealers to do work I can still do.I bought my Tacoma SR5 because all I needed was a light load hauler for my needs around the house. I neither wanted, nor needed a full size pickup, and this little unit fills my needs most admirably. Other than my replacing a leaky rack and pinion, the truck has run flawlessly. Went to start it the other day, and it wouldn't catch. Fire at the plugs, so I cracked the fuel line and found no pressure. Also couldn't hear pump run at fuel filler port. Didn't want to drop the tank to troubleshoot, but the Chilton manual I have is so vague (i.e., useless) in wiring diagram, so I dropped it anyway. Of course, when checked, the pump was okay, but no power getting to it. I checked all related fuses, relays, etc. but could only go so far with the minimal info I have. I am not one for throwing needless parts into troubleshooting. I like to be pretty darn sure before replacing something. I am proficient at electrical troubleshooting, but I need a wiring diagram with enough detail to do the job, and as I search, there are no hard copies available for a '98 that I can find.
Would be grateful to anyone who could offer a clear picture of the electrical wiring diagram of the fuel system, or at least send me a link to a reputable vendor who can sell me one. I'm down 2 days with this already. I miss my truck as it is my primary vehicle. Thanks for hearing me out.

 

Welcome aboard

 

Thanks. Hope to spend some time in the future getting to know some fellow members.

 

Welcome! You could try to search the 1st gen forum for an answer to your wiring issue or post up your question there.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/forums/1st-gen-tacomas-1995-2004.4/

 

Welcome to TW!

 

Thanks for the replies. I am totally new to this truck, and my Chiltons manual is really lacking. I spent the morning troubleshooting, and have it down to the pump being powered during 'Start', but not holding COR in 'Run' position. Now wondering if this is a crankshaft position sensor issue (don't even know if I have one) or the dreaded ECM failure. Should I not see momentary pump power when I first turn key to 'Run'? I'm not beaten yet. This issue began as a pain in the neck, but now I have developed a much LOWER opinion.

 

Welcome to TW!