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    no power to fuel pump what can I do?

    I replaced the rpm and lambda relays , still no power at fuel pump.

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    Make sure the inertia switch hasn't tripped. The plunger needs to be in the down position for there to be power going to the pump. If it's up, it won't let the pump run (will also keep your door locks unlocked as another indicator).


    Sept. 81, auto, black interior

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    Quote Originally Posted by RICHB View Post
    I replaced the rpm and lambda relays , still no power at fuel pump.
    Hi, and welcome! Also, can you check fuse number 7? Is the power there, and is there any signs of melting?
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    Quote Originally Posted by RICHB View Post
    I replaced the rpm and lambda relays , still no power at fuel pump.
    Your engine has to be running (ignition firing) to get power to fuel pump. Lambda relay has no effect on fuel pump running.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jonathan View Post
    Make sure the inertia switch hasn't tripped. The plunger needs to be in the down position for there to be power going to the pump. If it's up, it won't let the pump run (will also keep your door locks unlocked as another indicator).
    inertia switch plunger down

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    Quote Originally Posted by DMC-81 View Post
    Hi, and welcome! Also, can you check fuse number 7? Is the power there, and is there any signs of melting?

    #7 fuse ok no melting

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bitsyncmaster View Post
    Your engine has to be running (ignition firing) to get power to fuel pump. Lambda relay has no effect on fuel pump running.
    engine not starting , but turns over ok

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    Ok. Do you have a multi-meter to check that you have 12v at the pump (or is that what you already did to report no power)?

    Also, any relevant history would help. i.e. Is this a new problem, and if the car was running recently, did you have any unusual symptoms?
    Last edited by DMC-81; 04-13-2019 at 08:35 PM.
    Dana

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    Restored as "mostly correct, but with flaws corrected". Pictures and comments of my restoration are in the albums section on my profile.
    1985 Chevrolet Corvette, Z51, 4+3 manual
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    Quote Originally Posted by DMC-81 View Post
    Ok. Do you have a multi-meter to check that you have 12v at the pump (or is that what you already did to report no power)?

    Also, any relevant history would help. i.e. Is this a new problem, and if the car was running recently, did you have any unusual symptoms?
    I used a multi meter and the car was running on 4-10 with no problems but would not start the next day.

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    See if any of the electrical connections on the ballast resistor are loose or disconnected.

    Is your car an automatic or manual trans? The car won't start on automatics if the shift lever isn't all the way up into park.


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