On Wed, Jul 29, 2009 at 11:27 AM, Mark Brush<mbrush@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi all -
>
> I searched the archives and didn't find anything on this. �Has anyone
> experienced an intermittent problem with their fuel pump? �Sometimes it
> pumps (that little buzzing sound when the keys are turned over), sometimes
> it doesn't (no sound, and won't start). �I think it goes out while I'm
> driving too (van bucks - power loss). �Are there are prime suspects in this
> case? �A loose wire in the steering column somewhere? �Bad ignition switch?
> I don't want to think badly of the fuel pump, since that little fella is a
> $400 or more item.
>
> Thanks!
>
>

Try swapping in a known working ign switch. Wires at pump are easy to
inspect/clean/tighten up if need be. Also inspect wires at FP relay.

There is a procedure in Bentley (and likely outlined in the vanagon
archives) on how to hotwire and check pump to see if fault lies
elsewhere in wiring, relay etc.

If pump sounds normal when running, likely it's fine.

Neil.

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