Date:         Fri, 8 Jan 1999 20:34:29 -0500
Reply-To:     L&A Johnson <larry_avery.johnson@SYMPATICO.CA>
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From:         L&A Johnson <larry_avery.johnson@SYMPATICO.CA>
Subject:      Re: Engine cutting out
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Michael J Vickey wrote:

> Intermittent "cutting out" on you 87 may be one of sereval things. I would
> check them in this order:
>
> 1. Wiring to fuel pump.

While checking the fuel pump wiring, check the fuel relay. It's located in the
dual relay box on the driver's side of the engine compartment near the coil. A
weakened relay or a poor electrical connection can cause the relay to break
connection to the fuel pump.

> 2. Fuel pump. If the problem gets progressively worse, pump probably needs
> replaced.
> 3. Air flow meter.
> 4. Computer.

If you had one of Darrell Boehler's Digitools, you could us it to monitor the
Computer's fuel pump signal.

> 5. Wiring to ignition switch.
>
> Good luck.
>
> Mike Vickey - near Erie, Pa.

-Larry
'86 Syncro Westfalia