Date:         Sun, 31 May 2009 17:32:42 -0700
Reply-To:     Robert Keezer <warmerwagen@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Robert Keezer <warmerwagen@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Why does the fuel pump cycle twice?
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Hi gang,
I have a 1985 Vanagon that won't start. It ran well before I replaced the automatic transmission. Since I did that 2 years ago, I can't get it to start.
It cranks over slowly.
The battery  runs out of charge quickly.

Then I discovered what I thought was the problem: The ground strap from the trans to the frame was missing! I forgot to put the ground strap on, something I normally would never overlook. But life was not very normal at the time, and had a lot or trouble with troubleshooting as well as solve some of the many car problems I have(which is of course because I have too many cars)

I installed a ground strap on, still not much improvement, cranks a little better, but still craps out after a minute.

I'm going to buy a new battery Monday, and if that doesn't do it, then swap out the starter for a good one I bought.

So here's the question again aboput the fuel pump:
When I turn the key to ACC, the fuel pump cycles on and off like it should, but does it twice.

ANd when cranking , I can hear the pump is on full time.
Thinking maybe it's the computer, I tried a spare.
No difference.

So, I tried the spare in the 84 Vanagon, it works.
Thanks in advance

Robert
1982 Westfalia