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| j3studio | Fuel Pump Issue Way Out On The Road | ||
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[1985/A4/very stock]
[1000 miles out/no manuals on board/very few tools on board] The fuel pump is not priming when the key is in the on position - this had been working fine. Now, there's no sound. Thus, engine start takes far longer and sometimes takes more than one try. Engine runs as normal from that point on, however. Any ideas? Problem is present in cold or hot start condition. |
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Posted on: 2008/7/17 21:58
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| Woodstock | Re: Fuel Pump Issue Way Out On The Road | ||
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could be the fuel pump relay
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Posted on: 2008/7/17 22:15
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| CentralCoaster | Re: Fuel Pump Issue Way Out On The Road | ||
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Posted on: 2008/7/17 22:23
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| bogus | Re: Fuel Pump Issue Way Out On The Road | ||
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Yup. It is.
What is getting it started is the fuel pump switch... it kicks things off dependant on 4 PSI of oil pressure. |
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Posted on: 2008/7/17 22:39
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| NC Kid | Re: Fuel Pump Issue Way Out On The Road | ||
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I know this doesn't help anyone but when I changed my relay, it has this greasy gunk all over it and on the connectors.
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Posted on: 2008/7/17 23:49
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| j3studio | Re: Fuel Pump Issue Way Out On The Road | ||
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Okay folks, where and what is the fuel pump relay? Remember, I'm without my Helms...
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Posted on: 2008/7/18 0:14
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| Woodstock | Re: Fuel Pump Issue Way Out On The Road | ||
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It's the black boxes right next to the brake booster
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Posted on: 2008/7/18 0:35
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| j3studio | Re: Fuel Pump Issue Way Out On The Road | ||
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Axel,
Thanks! Can you give me an idea of where that picture is located on the chassis? [Edit] Never mind, I just read your caption... |
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Posted on: 2008/7/18 0:50
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| Woodstock | Re: Fuel Pump Issue Way Out On The Road | ||
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Against the firewall drivers side, next to the black drum which is the brake booster and on the other side of the relay is the windshield wiper motor.
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Posted on: 2008/7/18 0:54
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| j3studio | Re: Fuel Pump Issue Way Out On The Road | ||
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Woodstock wrote: Wow - thank you very much! |
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Posted on: 2008/7/18 1:35
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| j3studio | Re: Fuel Pump Issue Way Out On The Road | ||
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So I and a few other guys on the road tour went out and took a look - we jiggled the connector a bit. Turned the ignition to on and I can hear the fuel system charge...
...walk away quietly. Thanks to all for your help - I think I'll be getting a replacement relay anyway. |
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Posted on: 2008/7/18 2:13
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| bogus | Re: Fuel Pump Issue Way Out On The Road | ||
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check the harness end... I would not be surprised if it's all chewed up. I know it was bad news on bastet44's 87.
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Posted on: 2008/7/18 2:22
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| CentralCoaster | Re: Fuel Pump Issue Way Out On The Road | ||
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Yes, definitely check for shrunken insulation when you get home. A short there can take out the ECM power.
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Posted on: 2008/7/18 2:27
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| Livin_the_dream | Re: Fuel Pump Issue Way Out On The Road | ||
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Good to hear! So when you gonna post up some pics of the tour?
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Posted on: 2008/7/18 3:24
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| CentralCoaster | Re: Fuel Pump Issue Way Out On The Road | ||
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17 minute response time....
Good job gurus! |
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Posted on: 2008/7/18 4:14
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| TommyT-Bone | Re: Fuel Pump Issue Way Out On The Road | ||
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Posted on: 2008/7/18 11:02
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