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On Thu, 2002-08-01 at 23:27, Jim Adney wrote: > On 1 Aug 2002, at 14:52, vw_type3 wrote: > > > > Just a side note: I noticed that the fuel pump relay clicks on and off at > > > regular intervals when I'm starting, and it also goes on full time when I > > > put the auto shifter in reverse. Is this normal? > > > That sounds wierd...I dont have an AT so I cant say for certain, but I would > > wager than the answer to that would be no. > > I agree completely. > > > Turn the Key to the "ON" position = fuel pump comes on for approx 1-2 > > seconds, then shuts off. > > Key to "START" fuel pump is on all the time. > > ABsolutely right. Check the mounting screw for the main power relay. That > also holds the ground wire for that relay. If it is loose it may bounce open and > closed with the engine vibration. > There are a couple wire connectors in the engine compartment that are near each other. One is for the FI pump, and the other is for the backup lights. If back up light wiring is original, all of those wires should be black. Three into one connector. The FI connector, is just a double connector. -- Russ Wolfe '66 FB MT (It drove) '71 FB AT '65 Bug (not running) russw@classicvw.org http://www.classicvw.org ------------------------------------------------ To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <type3-off@vwtype3.org> For more help, see http://vwtype3.org/list/