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Come to think of it, I do not remember hearing the fuel pump humming when I attempted starting. No clear signs of corrosion and no burns at the fuel pump connector, but jiggling it worked and got me home. There were no signs of corrosion either on the dreaded factory test plug when that left me stranded, so I'm still thinking that this is the issue at the fuel pump connector. I hoped someone else had experienced and recognized the same problem. I will go through every connector and ground as OMG has suggested. I appreciate the suggestions, advice, and shared experience- I need to regain trust and confidence in my bird.

You said that it sounded like it was running dry. My 01, 50 plus K miles developed a clogged filter. I replaces it, and had no more running or starting problems.

That guy made sure you understood the principle of how things work but could have been done in about 5 minutes. Anything that you are going to use in a emergency setting, should be tried out first like the next time you change tires at home. Man I struggled catching the bead on my front Wing tire last time and that was at home with a big compressor.