Fuel Pump Failure?

Dino · Post by **Dino** » Fri Jun 29, 2012 11:31 am

Im being lazy now hence asking question.
Basic story.
Started car, Reversed out garage, turned off engine.
Removed rear spoiler by clipping wires and insulated ends.
Try to start car and now fuel pump doesnt prime and car wont start.

Not done any digging around yet.
But seeing as i played with electrics i may have blown a fuse.
Surely fuel pump isnt on same circuit as brake lights?

It is a warlborough pump and have heard issues of them failing.
I have a spare one to change over if needs be but want to check other options in case i switch over a perfectly good pump.

Ill check/clean pump conbectors but anything else im missing?

Cheers

Marc

Post by **Merlin** » Fri Jun 29, 2012 11:56 am

Main relay?

Post by **Merlin** » Fri Jun 29, 2012 12:57 pm

Do you have a multimeter or test lamp so you could check the fuel pump power cable?

Duo · Post by **Duo** » Fri Jun 29, 2012 3:23 pm

^^ What he said! Check with some kind of testing device to make sure power is getting there, if it's not then have a look at fuses first. Easy stuff to do and saves the issues of digging around the loom or fuel tank testing different pumps etc. If you need a lend of a meter I'm only down the road

Dino · Post by **Dino** » Fri Jun 29, 2012 4:07 pm

Cheers guy ill have look tomorrow.

nelly08 · Post by **nelly08** » Sat Jun 30, 2012 9:49 am

We always use to put a relay in with some decent size wire for high flowing pumps as the factory wiring (all jap manufactors) couldnt handle the amps and would blow the fuse or wiring would get hot. Just a note to add, although possibly not relavent.

Dino · Post by **Dino** » Sat Jun 30, 2012 1:58 pm

All fixed. Yup was the main relay. Car started this morning when cold.
Replace relay with a one thats been redoldered.
Cheers for your input guys

Post by **4thgenphil** » Sat Jun 30, 2012 1:59 pm

how long you had a prelude for?

and how many?!

Dino · Post by **Dino** » Sat Jun 30, 2012 2:07 pm

I know......NOOOOB Fail!!!

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Sat Jun 30, 2012 5:40 pm

oh well sorted now