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Subject:Re: intermittent fuel pump
From:Mark Brush
Date:Thu, 30 Jul 2009 07:52:42 -0400

this is something I want to do with all my grounds (seems like good
maintenance practice).  I've found and cleaned the grounds by the coil and
connected to the tranny - now I'm off to find other grounds - anyone know of
a drawing or an image that shows ground locations? wishful thinking,
perhaps...

Mark
1990 Westy 2.1 manual

On Wed, Jul 29, 2009 at 3:09 PM, Rob <becida@comcast.net> wrote:

> check the ground wire.
>
> Rob
> becida@comcast.net
>
>
> At  7/29/2009 11:27 AM,Mark Brush 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!
>>
>> Mark
>>
>
>

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Mark
1990 Westy (2.1 - manual)