Re: [DML] starting up

[scottymckenzie@xxxx]

--- In dmcnews@xxxx, knut.s.grimsrud@xxxx wrote:
> I don't see how anyone could possibly make an accurate diagnosis of 
a 
> potential problem with a one sentence description indicated by the 
> author that the car doesn't start. I have no idea how Joseph could 
so 
> readily diagnose a fuel pump issue with the information provided.
> 
> On both of my cars, the fuel pump does not appear to start running 
> until the engine is turned over and the first impulse from the coil 
> is generated. I believe the RPM relay (which probably receives the 
> same signal as the tach) energizes the fuelpump when it receives 
> impulses (although the relay does remain energized for a second or 
> two after the last impulse it receives, and hence you can sometimes 
> hear the pump run for a moment after you stop cranking, especially 
> when the fuel level is low), and neither of my cars seem to produce 
> any fuel pump sound just from turning the ignition on.
> 
> I'm interested in knowing a little more about the situation in 
order 
> for the readers to be better able to provide some help. When was 
the 
> last time the car ran? How has it been stored since then? 
Oftentimes 
> I have local club folks that have the same problem you report and 
> usually it stems from the car having sat with a tank of gas in it 
> since 1996.
> 
> If you suspect the fuel pump is not getting power, then a couple 
> simple diagnostic tests should clear that up. I think David 
suggested 
> a couple initial steps to take in an earlier posting. After 
checking 
> his initial items, verify positively that the pump either does or 
> does not run when the engine is being cranked. Making a diagnosis 
> without having done any diagnostics seems hasty to me and I expect 
> such a procedure would generally result in needlessly replacing 
> working parts on your car.
> 
> Knut
> 
> 
> --- In dmcnews@xxxx, "Joseph Molino" <foxmul@xxxx> wrote:
> > 
> > It is most likely your fuel pump. <SNIP>
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <scottymckenzie@xxxx>
> > To: <dmcnews@xxxx>
> > Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2001 12:06 AM
> > Subject: [DML] starting up
> > 
> > 
> > > My D doesn't start anymore, it tries to but never gets going.
> > <SNIP>
> >

The car had been working ok for the last month (just got it) and
i have checked the fuse box, there is no #7 fuse there, looks like it
hasn't been there since i got the car (unless it totally melted), 
also the spot where the fuse should have been looks fairly burnt 
or damaged...