Re: Fuel pump , Lack of power

["jtrealtywebspannet" <jtrealty@xxxx>]

When you remove and replace relays and fuses you must also make 
certain that the connectors that these parts plug into are fully 
inserted into the fuse block so when you stick the relay or fuse in it 
will make electrical contact with all of the connectors. There have 
been many instances where a wire fell back and did not make contact 
making you think the relay or fuse was bad when in fact a wire wasn't 
making contact. Also if overheated the connectors lose there 
"springiness" and also "blacken up" from oxidation. If you have any 
doubts about a connector remove and replace it to avoid a bad 
connection and a melt-down of your fuse block. The best reference to 
follow is the electrical diaghram in your Workshop Manual. Follow the 
power from the battery through the switches, fuses, and relays. Go 
step by step from the battery to the pump testing each connection and 
wire.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757



--- In dmcnews@xxxx, "Chris Parnham" <cp@xxxx> wrote:
> Lists,
> 
> I'm sure I read recently, a post concerning "lack of electrical 
power " to
> the fuel pump. I've changed all the usual relays etc, but it is 
still dead
> at the connector at the fuel pump.
> If I bridge in a live wire, the pump runs, as does the buzzing 
thingy in the
> engine compartment. My question is, where is a dirty pug or contact 
between
> the power supply and fuel pump? I've tried to search the archives 
before
> and get hopelessly lost! Can someone help or give me the direct link 
please?
> 
> Chris P BTTF/20049