Date:         Thu, 2 Jul 1998 08:03:59 EDT
Reply-To:     GMBulley@AOL.COM
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From:         GMBulley@AOL.COM
Subject:      Re: FI Weirdness -- please help
Comments: To: bartnik@HOTMAIL.COM, Vanagon@VANAGON.COM
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In a message dated 98-07-02 02:37:36 EDT, bartnik@HOTMAIL.COM writes:

<< We expect there is some sort of power feedback loop running
 thru the double relay, though we are having a bit of trouble finding out
 where it's coming from. >>

There is a constant "hot" wire from the positive terminal (sees the glass as
half full) to terminal 88y on the double relay. From what you describe, it is
shorting out to terminal 88d or possibly 88c.

<<Note that there is some somewhat flakey wiring on the fuel pump side of the
double relay wiring harness.  We will take that down next time and inspect for
short circuits, etc.  That's a distinct possibility.  Other options include a
possibly bad ECU.  We have both an AFM and ECU to swap in and test with.>>

You will find it to be a short, or the contacts in the relay are sticking, and
need cleaning. Just remember, on Bosch AFC Injection it is RARELY the ECU.

 << The thing I'm most curious about is why we have power in the system even
with the key off and removed. >>

Let me know if I am wrong.

gmbulley
cary, nc