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Date:         Sun, 31 Jan 2010 13:08:30 -0800
Reply-To:     zzyzx <zzyzx9@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         zzyzx <zzyzx9@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      No current at FI  injector plug
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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN"> <html> <head> </head> <body bgcolor="#ffffff" text="#000000"> 1980 VW Vanagon Westy not getting fuel<br> Photos of engine compartment <a href="http://www.zzyzx.org/1980_Vanagon_Kingman/index.htm">here</a>.<br> <br> Problem is engine starts fine if primed then quits once primer fuel is exhausted. It will not start without being primed.<br> It seems the fuel injection system is not functioning properly.<br> I've checked grounds and plugs for sure fit.<br> Bentley outlines several tests which I've completed the following one failed.<br> <br> <u>Bentley 1980-1983</u> pg. 24.6 suggests testing voltage supply at injector plug by quote<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1. remove connector from injector.<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2. connect test light on connector plug.<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3. operate starter, test light must flicker.<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "If NO, refer to AFC Troubleshooting Guide (pg 7) catalog no. US 42-00-5955-1"<br> <br> This test failed to produce a flickering of test light.<br> The fuel pump is delivering fuel to the ring. It seems the computer is not signaling to the injectors properly<br> A google search of "US 42-00-5955-1" failed to yield useful results.<br> <br> Any ideas as to what component could have failed or where to find <u>AFC Troubleshooting Guide (pg 7) catalog no. US 42-00-5955-1</u><br> <br> Any guidance is appreciated<br> <br> Steve </body> </html>


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