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Re: [T3] 71 S.B no start


On 28 Jan 2001, at 9:09, Tim Saxton wrote:

> I only hear one relay click, it sounds like it is near the battery. I
> also hear the fue lpupmp running. The main relay behind the fuse block
> does not click either. But I have 30 psi of fuel.

The FI Main Power Relay is the one under the back seat. The Fuel Pump 
Relay is the one <in front of> the fuse block. It sounds like someone 
may have bypassed your fuel pump relay in an attempt to get the car 
runnning. This is okay for now, but you should make a note to fix 
this later. It is an IMPORTANT safety feature: safety as in helping 
to keep you from burning up in an accident.

Normally the pump should just run for ~1sec after you turn the key 
on. I gather this one runs continuously.

Is there any chance that this is a VERY late 71? What's the VIN? What 
month is on the silver sticker on the driver's door jamb?

Has this car been sitting for years?

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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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