Karl Wolz wrote:

> Do I claim to be an expert?  NO!
>
> My understanding is that one of the relays is for the fuel pump, while the
> other is for the entire fuel management system.

On examination of the Bentley, you are absolutely right about the two relays but
the net result is the same: no power is sent to the pump if either relay is not
functioning.
-Larry

> Heck, I don't even really know what that means!  But it IS my understanding.
>
> Karl Wolz
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Lawrence Johnson" <larry_avery.johnson@SYMPATICO.CA>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Friday, June 22, 2001 9:21 AM
> Subject: Frustrating NON START Solved
>
> > Hope you can benefit from my frustrating experience:
> >
> > The van would cough but not start.
> > -Checked that I had spark
> > -Checked that I had fuel
> > -Checked that the Idle Stabilizer valve buzzed
> > -Checked with Darrell Boehler's Digitool that all electrical were correct
> >
> > Found a broken wire at the coil, fixed it, but it STILL DID NOT START
> >
> > -Checked the fuel pump (funny shouldn't it vibrate when it first pumps
> up?)
> > -Recheck the fuel pressure (pressure but shouldn't it squirt in my eye?)
> > -Check the plugs (seem ok but put in new ones anyway) - STILL NO START
> > -Check all grounds, clean all contacts (I'm about to give up soon)
> > -put my finger on the two fuel pump relays (hey, only one clicked)
> >
> > INSTALL NEW FUEL PUMP RELAYS
> > THE ENGINE STARTS AND RUNS LIKE A DREAM
> >
> > -Larry
> > '86 Syncro Westfalia
> >