no power to the new pump
changed relay and computer
what am I missing?
changed relay and computer
what am I missing?
Jan 22, 2012 at 9:39 PM
93 festiva fuel problem, changed pump, relay and computer. Inertia switch isn't tripped.What next?
1993 FORD FESTIVA
BRONCBUSTER2
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FIXITMR
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have you actually checked for power and ground? do you have power at relay? does relay energize?
Jan 22, 2012 at 10:24 PM
No power to relay, only energizes with engine cranking
Jan 24, 2012 at 10:49 PM
FIXITMR
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so none of the socket pins have 12v with key on?
Jan 25, 2012 at 5:14 AM
No none.
I ran a jumper to the relay and pump started running.
I ran a jumper to the relay and pump started running.
Jan 27, 2012 at 12:24 AM
HOMER1967
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have you checked for a fuel pump fuse?
Jan 30, 2012 at 12:22 AM
Have just about taken all of the wiring apart, haven't found a fuse as of yet
Jan 30, 2012 at 10:28 PM
HOMER1967
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the fuse,if there is one would be in the fuse box.
Jan 30, 2012 at 11:42 PM
No fuse for the fuel system in the fuse block.
Am now investigating the main relay.
Still no power to the computer and fuel relay
Am now investigating the main relay.
Still no power to the computer and fuel relay
Jan 31, 2012 at 11:04 PM
FIXITMR
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looks like power originates at starter terminal. maybe fusible link there?
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Feb 1, 2012 at 6:36 PM
didn't find a fuseible link, only 2 wires at the starter.
main relay is rusted really bad inside, as is the headlight relay.
main relay is rusted really bad inside, as is the headlight relay.
Feb 3, 2012 at 12:45 AM
WRENCHTECH
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[quote]only energizes with engine cranking[/quote]
If that is true, it's acting exactly the way it's supposed to. It only energizes for 2 seconds when the key is turned on and then shuts off until the computer sees cranking.
If that is true, it's acting exactly the way it's supposed to. It only energizes for 2 seconds when the key is turned on and then shuts off until the computer sees cranking.
Feb 3, 2012 at 12:51 AM
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