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Subject:Re: Blink'n Ignition Light
From:Sean Bartnik
Date:Thu, 7 May 1998 12:35:57 EDT

>
> The technical answer:
> When you turn on the ignition key the fuel pump is pressurizing the fuel
> system. You can hear that little hum in the back.

No, not if it's wired correctly.  The fuel pump doesn't kick in until
you turn the key to the start position.

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Sean Bartnik
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