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Subject:Re: Disabling the fuel pump
From:Anthony Egeln
Date:Thu, 16 Mar 2006 09:25:39 -0800

Could this work also as a defacto accessory switch?  My radio is not hot wired and my understanding is that when I turn the ignition switch on to play the radio, without starting the engine, the fuel pump is pumping also, and that is not good.  So I can't play the radio unless the engine is running.  I suppose with the fuel pump kill switch in the kill position I should be able to play the radio with the ignition turned to on with no harm done, right?  Or is there something else bad about having the ignition on without starting the engine?
Thanks, Anthony
'89 Syncro GL (Hidalgo)

JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: In a message dated 3/16/06 11:51:41 AM Eastern Standard Time,
gronski@GMAIL.COM writes:

> Would it be possible to put a switch on the dash to disable the fuel
> pump? Assuming one could not locate the switch would this be an
> effective anti theft (and engine fire preventative) device?
>
> Chris

yep..i have a fuel pump kill switch on my van...

chris

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