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Re: [T3] FI problems... of course


>
> We certainly hope that your cold start injector is not firing when
> the key is in the "on" position.  The cold start injector is intended to
> only run when it's cold *and* the starter is turning over.  That's why
> it's called the "cold start" injector, not the "cold running" or "warmup"
> injector.

Yes, of course I know that. My problem is that the computer is telling all
of the injectors to fire.
>
>
> > Also, I remember a post a while ago where someone said they had an extra
> > fuel pump relay. I need one of you are willing to sell. Right now I'm
> > connecting the fuel pump manually.
>
> Perhaps this is related to the "injectors firing continuously"
> problem above?  If the key is on but engine is not turning over, the ecu
> disables power to the fuel pump.  This is a safety feature:  imagine
> crashing the car, but the key is on and there's a gas leak.  If you've
> rewired the pump power, then it is probably running continuously if you
> just turn the key to the on position and don't start the car.  The pumps
> should whir for just a second or two when you turn the key to the on
> position, then it'll shut off.
>
Yeah, I know. I really need to get a pump relay that works, but there aren't
any local vw shops that sell them here. Something tells me though that the
power to the fuel pump and power to the FI solinoids is separate. Hmm.
>
> Good luck!
> -Greg

Thanks. Looks like I'll need it.
-Rich
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