Date:         Mon, 8 Oct 2007 22:42:58 -0600
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From:         vanagonvw <ac.vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Air-cooled question
Comments: To: Zoltan Kuthy <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET>
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Zoltan Kuthy wrote:
> I have to run the fuel pump with direct juice from the battery to make it work.  But I only need to use the positive and it runs.
> I wonder what is the reason why it won't go on its own without the direct connection to the battery.  It must be some rusted connection or a relay.
> What is the List's say on this?  Where must I look?
> Zoltan
>
>
The pump is actuated by the double relays. There are several conditions
that can cause it to fail. The rust and bad connections may be the
biggest one.

I just went all over my fuel pump circuit,  to learn why it was always
on with the key. Not much to it, so if you like,  I will write something
up for you in the morning. Do you have a voltmeter, or a 12V test light?

Do you have a Bentley, or other manual that describes the double relay
connections. I can scan it, and pmail it to you if you like.

Be back in the AM. :-)

John