Date:         Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:45:17 -0700
Reply-To:     Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
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From:         Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
Subject:      Re: Fuel Pump ??????
Comments: To: kgrotz@CRAFTECH.COM
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hi,
first of all...
listen for the fuel pump to run when you turn the key to 'on'  ( not to
'start' just to 'on' )

you should hear it hum and then shut off after about 8 seconds or so.
if it doesn't hum...it's not working.

then..
go right to the positive terminal of the fuel pump ..
and run 12 volts with a jumper wire to it, to see if it will run that way.
if runs then...
then think about the fuel pump relay.
I don't think I have *ever* seen a vanagon fuel pump relay fail..
or one out of 500 vanagons ..if that.
a super reliable part ..
have to give them credit for that for sure.

you can also access the wire to the fuel pump at the relay ..
and also at the right front corner of the engine compartment.

be sure the ground wire for the fuel pump is making good contact.
you 'should' check to see what is inside the fuel filter ..
empty it out backwards on a clean dish ....see what kind of junk is in it..
and test it for being very restricted.

that will get you started at least.
Scott
www.turbovans.com


----- Original Message -----
From: "Kurt Grotz" <kgrotz@CRAFTECH.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 11:32 AM
Subject: Fuel Pump ??????


> Hey list - Happy Tuesday!!!
>
> Question - my van is not running.  Wow - first time that ever happened. I
> checked a couple of things and after a new battery (the other one was on
> way out) some dry gas and a couple of stares, I determined there is no
> juice going to said pump.
>
> I am assume perhaps incorrectly that this indicates that the fuel relay is
> shot?  I did open the box above coil and had someone crank engine and it
> was making suspicious sounds in there.  I am not sure but think the relay
> is the one on the right?  Any other way to check.
>
> Side note - my clutch is working great after its 2010 replacement.  Thanks
> for all the help.
>
> I am also staring to think about a Camper. Whats the word on diesels?
> Worth the investment?   If anyone knows of one thats reasonable and needs
> a good loving home...I am the managon for your vanagon.
>
> Kurt Grotz
> 86 Vanagon GL