Date: Sun, 9 Jun 2019 13:17:13 -0400
Reply-To: Jack R <jack007@COMCAST.NET>
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From: Jack R <jack007@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: broke down in Portland, need help
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Dan,
The pump only runs for about 10 seconds when the ignition is turned on, to pressurize the continuous circulating system. So, turn off the ignition completely, put your hand on the pump, then have someone turn it on. If you feel vibration, then your problem may be a fuel filter.
I just changed out my system, so I experienced the above, when my system didn't start at first.
Jack
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From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Dan N
Sent: Sunday, June 9, 2019 11:28 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: broke down in Portland, need help
hi David,
he did the following
- swap in a new fuel pump relay
- bypassing the onboard ignition switch and use a new spare
- unplug and replug a small connector at the back box on the top of the coil
- tap gently on the fuel pump
- feel the fuel pump with ignition ON, no buzz for vibration
thanks
On Sun, Jun 9, 2019 at 8:19 AM David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote:
> Lots of diagnosing to do (that you may have done) before concluding it's
> the pump itself.
>
> First -- there's a two-pin connector forward of the air box that goes to
> the pump. Unplug it and jumper 12V and ground to it. If it doesn't run,
> it's either the pump or its connections.
>
> If it does run -- does the ECU relay click at key-on, followed by the fuel
> pump relay? You can check this singlehanded by jumpering 12V to the coil
> positive side (15 terminal, black wires). Doing that is the same as
> turning the key on.
>
> Yrs,
> d
>
> On Sun, Jun 9, 2019 at 10:29 AM Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> hi all,
>>
>> my son visiting a friend in Portland, OR and his van broke down. According
>> to us (me, him and the the tow truck driver) it's a dead fuel pump. He
>> replaced fuel pump relay, ignition switch and still no go.
>>
>> so... please anyone in the Portland.OR have a use/new fuel pump he could
>> buy from so he can get home today (All shops are closed)
>>
>> it's a '89 tintop, 2,1 WBX -
>> his name is Nick
>> cell phone 714/679.2637
>> email nick714n@gmail.com
>>
>> thanks all in advance
>>
>> dan
>>
>
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