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Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Mon, 23 Jul 2007 19:54:20 -0700
...The ECU fires the injectors by supplying ground to all of them simultaneously......like one big injector in 4 parts. The fuel pump relay...
Re: Vanagon Stalling Out While Driving
Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
Sat, 12 Apr 2025 14:00:55 +0000
...Exhaust isn't blocked as far as I can tell ie exhaust is coming out.Air filter seems ok.Fuel supply next I guess...
Re: 88GL - Intermittent Failure to Start Continues
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Mon, 9 Jun 2014 15:01:33 -1000
this part should be as easy as supplying a spark plug for a good parts source.. a pure no-brainer, for a good foreign...
Re: VWs and we're off to Bolivia
Historical mailing list
Sun, 12 May 96 21:41 AST
...The most reliable country where you can find a good driveable westy is Brazil and not all the Busses have enough supply of parts...
success , vanagon lives(temp II nightmare)
Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
Thu, 7 Mar 2002 11:43:59 EST
Had a rich running fuel injection and it turned out to be The Temp II sensor(thanks to all that responded my plea for...
Re: Water in the Gas Tank
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Fri, 30 Jun 2023 22:41:46 -0400
...get into the fuel supply from a number of sources. While not >> common these days you can also get contaminated fuel from a station...
Re: stalling and hard restart
Historical mailing list - Mark
Sat, 24 Jul 2010 21:19:19 -0400
...I have heard of one that would not > supply ground to energize the fuel pump relay, but only one. Usually they > are very good...
Re: Got Gas?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 18 Mar 2005 21:08:53 -0600
...The oil companies don't > have their prices set by the government, they have their prices set by > supply--usually--and demand--lately. ------------------------------ Clip...
Re: Fuel Filters vs Fuel Strainers And Oil filters now...
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Wed, 6 Oct 2010 18:27:40 -0700
...The Racer Supply places sell 'filter cutters' that work almost like a can opener on a cannister type oil filter. You just put it...
Re: Looking for a used fuel injector - 2.1
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 6 May 2001 22:53:04 -0500
...0-280-150-206 other side says 025-906-031, also has a 060, and 455.Thats all I can supply for identifying them...
Re: Fuel tank question...
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Mon, 24 Mar 2014 17:24:13 -0700
...When I took the supply line from the tank to the >> pump off before I put the compressed air (50psi) backwards into the fuel...
Re: fuel line replacement
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 3 Jun 2010 21:22:27 -0500
...Replacing those fuel lines cannot be emphasized enough - including the short injector hoses from the rail to the injectors. One thing, however. It should...
Re: Thick-Glasses & a lab coat, was: How Do U Clean Injectors?
Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
Sat, 11 Apr 1998 21:39:24 -0700
Our Fuel Injector Wizkids have been using ultrasound waves on the injectors down here. Strip them off the Van and immerse them in a...
Propane pressure facts
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 1 Nov 2001 20:54:47 -0500
...The major advantage of propane as compared to other fuels is it's extremely wide flammability range. Air fuel mixture is not critical for...
Re: While Talking About Fuel
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 17 Jun 2010 20:37:15 -0700
Might find it interesting to know that engines with knock sensors can take advantage of higher octane fuel..,........they can run more advance to...
Re: While I'm Replacing the Engine
Historical mailing list - John McLean
Fri, 6 Apr 2001 08:16:09 -0700
...He's supplying a clutch, I'm going to get a complete coolant hose kit, a > new coolant distributor and a fuel line kit...
Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
Historical mailing list - Billy Hirt
Mon, 23 Jul 2007 23:24:08 -0400
...fires up ! Once > running the fuel pump is kept running by the ecu supplying ground to the > fuel pump relay, which it does because...
Re: old, old gas Q?
Historical mailing list - Marius Strom
Wed, 2 Jun 2010 21:53:11 +0000
...supply, drain tank. * Disconnect the return from the tank, point hose into a barrel/container * Repeatedly turn key to on (not start), let fuel...
Re: E15 fuel?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 26 Dec 2012 18:27:05 -0800
...they don't get run often or long enough to overcome the ethanol because it's in the fuel supply." To me that sounds...
Re: No start '87 Digifant WAS fuel lines R & R
Historical mailing list - Detroit Bus
Sat, 1 Jan 2005 20:21:25 -0500
Yeah, no fuel no fire (unless the coil explodes...) But anyway, I still can't figure this out. I think it MUST be a...
Safety Recall RV 1990/91 Vanagon/Syncros
Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
Wed, 19 Apr 1995 18:02:53 +0000
...REMEDY Your Volkswagen service technician will replace the engine's fuel injectors, including the connecting fuel distribution rails, fuel lines, hoses and clamps. YOUR...
Re: Gas just went up $0.14 per liter!
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 12 Feb 2003 11:36:51 -0600
...I think we get 1/5 of our oil supply from Venzuala, and now wwe are not getting any. That hurts. "Dubya" or not...
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Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Sat, 11 May 2013 20:58:51 -0400
...hot wire the fuel pump on, fuel should gush from the return side of the pressure regulator if the fuel supply system is working...
Re: how to make your locking gas cap accept the same key as your doors/ignition
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Sun, 28 Jan 2007 13:24:28 -0800
...of a deterrent to > vandals > that wanted to somehow contaminate the fuel supply. > > Assuming they have the time, if someone really wants the gas...
Re: Advice on TD engine problem
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Thu, 28 May 2015 13:03:43 -0400
...Syncro Westy getting 26-30 and ability to use alternative fuels while supplying twice wbx torque? You're trying to convince the wrong guy...
Re: Start-Stop Syndrome Returns
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 17 Aug 2012 17:44:57 -0400
...I can't see anything in the supply system inclined to cyclic failure - ah! *except* for the ECU control to the fuel pump relay...
Re: How does the Oxy Sensor Work/ go bad?
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Sat, 27 Nov 1999 16:21:21 EST
...to >water in the fuel supply. > >But what I don't know is how the water in the fuel would affect the >ECU's...
Re: Why does the fuel pump cycle twice?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:02:06 -0700
...I'd try anothe ecu, as that triggers the fuel pump relay by supplying ground to it. also, .........poor grounds come to mind. Very...
Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 24 Jul 2007 06:43:20 -0400
...The ECU fires the injectors by supplying ground to all of them simultaneously......like one big injector in 4 parts. The fuel pump relay...
Re: Joel's bosch stuff
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Mon, 15 Aug 94 10:16:39 CDT
...they just supply parts to the vw folks. some bosch service centers might overhaul/repair a bosch component (like an alternator, starter, etc.) but...
RE: Re[2]: CB Performance Fuel Injection system
Historical mailing list - Scott Allred
Tue, 28 May 96 18:40:44 UT
...MAP sensor - on fan housing Fuel Pump - in engine compartment on l/h side with clamps. > The new supply line is 1/2", is...
Re: Heater weirdness..gone
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 14 Oct 2018 19:37:50 -0500
...blowing air then water through the heater core and all the > supply lines towards the front, then following Ken's bleeding sequence > 3more times...
Re: Diesel Dumb Question
Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
Fri, 3 May 2002 22:09:12 -0400
...If you determine the >smoke is from injectors/fuel supply problems, I've heard people >advocating the use of a product called "Diesel Purge...
Re: '87 Westy: New fuel pump started crying on first day after fill up.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 20 Apr 2010 13:00:30 -0700
...Nice durable part ! Whenever I'm, working on running or especially fuel delivery/supply issues, I feel better seeing the actual fuel pressure at...
Re: Digifant circuits
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sat, 23 Jun 2001 21:59:19 -0500
...ECU to pin 85 on the power supply relay (the one that does NOT power the fuel pump; in the black box over the...
turbo
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Sat, 14 Dec 2002 08:47:46 -0800
...As for fuel supply, the adustable fuel pressure regulator from CB performance is what I run, 50 PSI, and back off the wiper arm...
Re: vw vanagonoil spray
Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
Thu, 24 Jul 2003 07:10:39 -0700
...Is VWOA like Mercedes and supply all their replacement long blocks with reman pump with time of delivery pegged?? Still, check that the injectors...
Re: Fuel Fire / engine fire/ tips
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 13 Oct 2004 17:15:11 -0500
...The welding blankets I mentioned that you get from welding supply are used to protect welders when they're welding overhead. Stan Wilder High...
Re: Fuel Filters vs Fuel Strainers And Oil filters now...
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Wed, 6 Oct 2010 19:08:04 -0700
...Fuel Filters vs Fuel Strainers And Oil filters now... > >>> I have pics of the can filter split open, did that when I replaced it...
Re: Fuel hose size
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sat, 1 Aug 2020 16:45:46 -0600
IMHO,, The Correct Way To Do the Fuel Supply Hose Replacement & The Way that I Always Recommend that It Be Done is to Run...
Re: Beyond Vanagon-Keeping older vehicles! Camping in motor homes!
Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
Sat, 23 Mar 2013 23:34:18 -0600
...Ford will build them in Kansas City, so they'll come with a lifetime supply of KC BBQ. RV camping to a whole new...
Re: Advice on Leak in Fuel Return Line
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Mon, 19 Nov 2018 06:34:55 -0500
...I wish I had thought to tell the shop to replace the ENTIRE > return line. (The fuel supply line, filter, pump, and pressure > regulator...
Re: FI hose and clamps source
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Fri, 16 May 2008 06:38:09 -0400
...Also they made you buy 25' of their "emanon" fuel line (no name spelled backwards). I supply 10 foot of the German hose because...
Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Thu, 26 Jul 2007 11:20:38 -0700
...The power supply relay and the >fuel pump >relay are de-energized. The injotors will receive no power and the fuel >pump will >not...
Re: Buying a Van - Parts in L.A.
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:13:21 -0700
...simply run fuel supply line right from pressure side of filter all >>>> the >>>> way along gear box as per OEM then through the grommet...
ECU or Harness or AFM plug Malfuction Question
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Thu, 7 Jun 2001 21:59:06 -0800
...And I would add to ensure the fuel pressure regulator and vacuum supply is accurate since the ECU bases it calculations blindly on these...
Re: Fuel pressure too high
Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
Tue, 6 Mar 2018 16:52:07 -0800
...While idling, no vacuum build up in tank, no whoosh when opening fuel cap. Fuel pump operating quietly. Took it for a 10 minute...
Re: 120v generator set up
Historical mailing list - Douglas L. Urner
Sun, 22 Jun 2003 10:26:10 -0700
...Though I don't know if the ECU would supply extra fuel to keep up idle speed, of if you'd end up stalling...
Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:33:03 -0400
...that supply constant current to the fuel relays >>> have 12 volts. >>> >>> There is a black/yellow wire that runs from the fuel relay to...
Re: Bad fuel economy (solution) Ethanol, LVC
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Sun, 1 Sep 2013 11:21:16 -0500
...have said it actually takes > more than a gallon of fuel in the supply chain to produce a gallon of corn > ethanol.at the...
Re: mystery hose disconnected
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Mon, 4 Nov 2002 11:55:06 -0600
...the top front one goes back to the fuel tank (this is the emissions/vapor supply hose .. the vapors come to the cannister via...
Re: Question about Mass Air Flow Sensor
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Wed, 26 Jan 2005 10:55:06 -0800
...The ECU controls whether the > fuel pump runs, by > > controlling the ground leg of the fuel pump relay > coil 3/85 of relay > > J17...
Re: What component causes the fuel pump to come on for a second or two when I turn on the ignition to the first position (no cranking)?
Historical mailing list - Fuzzy :philippe
Sun, 10 Jul 2016 23:40:11 -0700
...Your symptoms sound like the typical bad or loose > connection in the main fuel injection power supply path. I have seen it > many times...
Re: Tiico problem with simple solution
Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
Thu, 28 Mar 2002 08:34:07 -0700
...He said it had the fuel supply nipple at the firewall crack and this caused the leak that caused the fire. About a month...
Re: Digijet ecu failures --- Help !
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Sun, 12 Sep 1999 13:07:41 EDT
...My reasoning is that a short in it would cut off the power going to the injectors by shorting out the supply wire to...
Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sun, 20 Apr 2008 09:51:52 -0700
...that supply constant current to the fuel relays have > > 12 volts. > > > > There is a black/yellow wire that runs from the fuel relay to...
Re: No Start Cause: Relay Failure. PICS, Thoughts.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 6 Feb 2013 15:27:31 -0800
...Oddly, the Bentley diagram for the power supply relay > shows 30 going to 85 but the fuel pump relay shows 30 going to 86...
Re: more information on engine swap/fuel pump woes
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:37:35 -0700
In his case the ECU power supply relay isn't clicking on when the key is turned on. That is upstream of anything internal...
Fire Systems/performance parts
Historical mailing list - Scott Chen
Tue, 17 Mar 1998 15:09:07 -0600
My brother races in the SCCA and while browsing through one of his racing supply catalogs I came across some interesting items. First is...
Re: Fwd: Fwd: Stranded - my first heartbreak
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Thu, 7 Dec 2006 08:28:45 -0600
...of fuel to the tank before the fuel level is high enough reach over the >top of the hump and supply liquid fuel to...