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Subject:Re: Curious incident of the fuel pump that did not whine in the night
From:Roger Whittaker
Date:Wed, 1 Aug 2007 07:40:02 -0700

well written advice in a clear order of occurance so that even the most
inept of us will have the opportunity to set things right with the universe

thank you

On 7/31/07, Don Spence <dkspence@telus.net> wrote:
>
> In the engine compartment, drivers sidewal is a black case with
> yellow warning stickers. Lift the lid and you'll find two identical
> relays. The one on the right (closest to vehicle centre) is the fuel
> pump relay. Swap the two relays. If the pump runs it is the relay. If
> not, if you have a VOM, test that there is power between the top and
> bottom slots of the right  relay socket.
>
> If you run a lead from top to bottom the pump is powered. If it does
> not run it is the pump or pump wiring.  If no go, leave the lead in
> place and check to see if power is getting to the pump connection. If
> yes, remove the lead and connect your meter to the left and right
> slots and have someone turn on the key to ignition. You should have
> power for a second or three. Try again, cranking this time. Again you
> should have power between left and right.  If no you have a wiring or
> an ignition switch problem. If yes to all the above I'd say it's the
> pump.
>

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roger w
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