You should hear the fuel pump prime for just 1-2 seconds when you turn the key to ON. You can do that twice in a row without cranking, and then the 3rd time, it will not run until you crank it.
You can also check fuel pressure by unscrewing the cap on the Schrader valve on the fuel injection rail, and on a COLD engine, press the pin and see if you get any fuel. It should give a a quick spray (watch your eyes!). If it has nothing, or just a small dribble, the fuel pump is very likely dead.
Mine died last year on the highway with no warning at all, just shut off at 65 mph and coasted to the breakdown lane. It was 28 years old and something like 125K miles on it. I installed a Bosch pump from Rockauto for $186, because the cheap one are noted for failing early.
You can also check fuel pressure by unscrewing the cap on the Schrader valve on the fuel injection rail, and on a COLD engine, press the pin and see if you get any fuel. It should give a a quick spray (watch your eyes!). If it has nothing, or just a small dribble, the fuel pump is very likely dead.
Mine died last year on the highway with no warning at all, just shut off at 65 mph and coasted to the breakdown lane. It was 28 years old and something like 125K miles on it. I installed a Bosch pump from Rockauto for $186, because the cheap one are noted for failing early.