Very unlikely

Has your mechanic tested the crank position sensor?

My friend had a no start with an explorer. Mechanic replaced fuel pump
and was going to do the ECU next. I found the crank position sensor had
"aged" away from the sprocket thus killing the engine.

Good luck!

AS

JB wrote:
> Anyone heard of a fuel pump AND the ECU dying simultaneously in a
> subaru 2.5l engine?
>
> Could a malfunctioning ECU somehow overdrive the fuel pump and burn it
> out?
> Conversely, could a bad fuel pump electrically damage the ECU?
>
> Is it more likely that my mechanics blew the ECU while attempting to
> diagnose the no-start?
>
> Thanks!