Re: [T3] 1971 Fastback with fuel injection, no start!

[ronwilliams60@comcast.net]

Art,
you need 9.6 volts at the fuel pump, for it to work at all ,and this is full time,
You could put a tank with a after-market pump in line that will run 9.6 volts, just to see of it will run that way. 
good luck .
ron williams



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From: a.sterrett@att.net (a.sterrett@att.net)
> I have been following the posts on the Invasion.  Sounds like great fun, and I 
> sure would like to be there to meet you all in person and learn more about the 
> Type 3.
> 
> As most of you know I have been on here several times concerning my 1971 
> Fastback vin# 311 203 9879 manufactured in 9/70.  When I purchased this Fastback 
> it actually started a couple of times but ran real erratic for only a short 
> period.  The car had sat in previous owners backyard for several years.
> 
> The fuel pump seemed to pump okay but had a severe leakage problem.
> 
> I did a complete inspection of the Fastback and replaced the spark plugs, wires, 
> points and condenser.  I went through the FI system replacing the fuel pump, 
> filter, injectors and all the fuel lines.  I also cleaned the tank.
> 
> I adjusted the valves and changed the oil.
> 
> I then started checking the electrical system making sure all my connections 
> were good and tried to determine what worked and what didn't work.  I checked 
> all my fuses.  I found alot not working and also found that someone had 
> by-passed and rewired alot under the dash including eliminating the fuel pump 
> relay.  I ran continuity checks on the wiring to find what wire went to what 
> component and I believe I have everything back the way the Bentley diagram shows 
> it including a fuel pump relay installed.
> 
> Jim Adney and Keith have been alot of help on getting to this point as have 
> others in the group, I thank you for this help.
> 
> Problem is today I am still sitting here completely baffled as this fastback 
> will not get power to the fuel pump and start.  Pump does run when I ground the 
> connection back in the engine compartment.  I have run the tests you all have 
> told me to do and it still comes back to "no power out of the fuel pump relay to 
> the pump".  Do I need to try another relay or am I over looking something in the 
> wiring?
> 
> Any help will be appreciated as I have found no one in Mobile, Al. area to be of 
> any help on a FI system.  I understand with you all having a good time at the 
> invasion it will be awhile before I receive additional help.  Just hope I can 
> make the next invasion.
> 
> Thank you,
> 
> Art Sterrett
> Mobile, Alabama
> 
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