thanks Dennis,

Is it good to add a fuse for the ignition and the fuel pump if I know where
to put them? (I don't know where yet)

On Sat, Mar 11, 2023 at 9:10 AM Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
wrote:

> There are a number of circuits that do not have any overcurrent or short
> circuit protection. The fuel pump and ignition is amongst them. The fuel
> pump power wire also provides the positive 12 volt for the injectors, the
> power steering pump idle boost switch along with the idle speed controller,
> and for the 1.9L the heater for the auxiliary (warm up) air regulator. Note
> that the ECU and ignition get powered from the ignition switch. The ECU and
> fuel pump relay get powered from a connection in the black box on the
> firewall connected directly to the alternator. Yes a short can make for a
> real mess.
>
> Dennis
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of Dan N
> Sent: Saturday, March 11, 2023 12:03 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: no fuse for fuel pump?
>
> hi all,
>
> Me and Bruce discovered there's no fuse for the fuel pump on the 1981-1991
> van fuse panel diagram. Anyone know why? Maybe there's one but located
> somewhere else?
>
> thank you,
>