The fuel pump on my WBX 1988 and 1981 Jetta engine powered van have
about the same priming time; about 1 second. I'd think that's normal.

Check for spark?

On 8/17/17, Michael A. Radtke <wa7zpu@5by9.net> wrote:

> Hello,
>
> My Vanagon starts easily even though it often sits for weeks.  Today,
> after not being driven for 3 weeks it does not start.  It cranks well
> but does not fire at all.  The fuel pump runs for a bit when the key
> is turned.  Which brings up a question for my first phase of diagnosis.
>
> I recall the fuel pump running for 2 or 3 seconds when the key is
> turned.  Today, the fuel pump runs for about a second then shuts off
> and then runs a second time for another second.  I don't remember it
> doing that before.  Is that a clue?  If so, for what?
>
> Thanks,
> Mike
>

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