Location: Powell, Ohio
Posts: 105
My VIN: (formerly 16276) & (Currently) 00901
Club(s): (DCO) (DCUK)
Being away for close to 7 months and leaving the car in the care of someone else, the lack of attention is catching up. This time, the car will not start. For some reason the fuel pump isnt running. I tried jumping the pins for the RPM relay, checked the inertia switch, and checked for continuity at the fuse block. None of which give me any signs of life. What would be my next best move?
Location: Texas
Posts: 397
My VIN: 4159
I would check to see if there is electricity going to the fuel pump wire connection. If not, replace the fuel pump unit.
Location: Powell, Ohio
Posts: 105
My VIN: (formerly 16276) & (Currently) 00901
Club(s): (DCO) (DCUK)
Well, the problem is: I'm not even getting voltage at the 87/30 terminalsOriginally Posted by rothsean
Location: Reedsburg, WI
Posts: 4,026
My VIN: 5180
Club(s): (DMWC) (DCUK)
What's the condition of Fuse 7 ?
Power flow: Battery + >> Main Relay >> Fuse 7 >> Fuel pump Relay >> RPM Relay >> Fuel Pump >> Inertia switch >> Chassis Ground.
Last edited by DMC5180; 02-16-2013 at 11:25 AM.
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VIN 5180, Frame 3652, STAGE II, DM-eng Solid State Solutions (RPM Rly, Dm.Lt.Mod., Fan Fail Mod. , FAN Rly, HS.Rly) , HID headlights, SPAX user since 2009, Eibach springs, M Adj. Rear LCA's, DPNW poly-sway bar kit, DMCEU LCA Stabilizer link kit, DMCMW Illuminated door sills, Aussie Illuminated SS Shifter plate, REAL MOMO EVO Steering wheel, DELOREANA Extended View Side Mirrors w/ Heaters, DELOREANA LED Door Lights.
Location: Powell, Ohio
Posts: 105
My VIN: (formerly 16276) & (Currently) 00901
Club(s): (DCO) (DCUK)
Well, looking further into my problem I found that fuse 7 isn't even hooked up... It was bypassed. The PO cut the wires off the back because the fuse block melted and used a jumper fuse in place of it. The idiot used a LOT of electrical tape to cover up his crap splicing and Im in the middle of cutting it off right now
Location: Leonardtown, MD
Posts: 9,008
My VIN: 03572
Is your battery dead? Just turn on the headlights to test the battery.
Location: Powell, Ohio
Posts: 105
My VIN: (formerly 16276) & (Currently) 00901
Club(s): (DCO) (DCUK)
Just replaced it with a brand new Interstate MT-78 from work. Full 12 volts at the posts
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My VIN: 3937
If your car is an automatic, it won't start unless the shifter is all the way up into park (or maybe neutral too, I don't remember for certain). Another easy thing to check anyway.
Sept. 81, auto, black interior
Location: Leonardtown, MD
Posts: 9,008
My VIN: 03572
Just an FYI:
Testing voltage on the battery with no loads tells you nothing about battery condition. With the headlights on your loading about 15 amps.
Location: Powell, Ohio
Posts: 105
My VIN: (formerly 16276) & (Currently) 00901
Club(s): (DCO) (DCUK)
Fuel pump relay? Same thing as the Lambda Relay?
Last edited by DMC1983; 02-16-2013 at 11:34 AM.
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