Date:         Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:36:18 -0700
Reply-To:     Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Fuel Pump No Juice
Comments: To: kgrotz@craftech.com
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First suspect (and easiest) is the ignition switch.  That switch completes
several circuits when turned.

Pull the connector off your switch and plug it into a new switch - just let
it dangle.  Twist switch with a medium slot screwdriver and see if it works.

Report back.



On Tue, Apr 12, 2011 at 10:42 AM, Kurt Grotz <kgrotz@craftech.com> wrote:

> Can't seem to figure out why I am not getting power to fuel pump.
>
> I hooked 12v up to fuel pump and it pumps!
>
> Replaced Fuel Filter
>
> Checked current at positive lead on fuel pump with ignition on...nothing
>
> It does run for a bit when I use ether starting spray, so it is getting
> ignition.  Would that say ignition switch is ok?
>
> I replaced the fuel pump relay
>
> I followed the hard
> wiring from pump to engine compartment.  Some of the connections were bad
> so I cleaned up or replaced.  Still nothing to the pump when I turn the
> key to on.
>
> I hate to tow it to shop...and they hate to push it in from lot.  :)
>
> Any last thoughts?
>



--
Jake

1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX - 'The Grey Van'
1986 Westy Weekender/2.5 SOHC Subie - 'Dixie'

Crescent Beach, BC

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