HELP: fuel pump relay shorted to block....any damage???
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HELP: fuel pump relay shorted to block....any damage???
I was driving and then my car just stopped....i tried to restart...just cranks...but won't start , i didn't hear the fuel pump going so i checked fuses...all ok....then i opened to hood and to my surprise the fuel pump relay had come out of the black cover and shorted to the metal on the windshield washers....i seen a black mark were it had shorted.....
my question ....it won't start...any ideas........and could this damage anything serious in the car.......help ...any ideas please......my baby is dead....sniffle sniffle.
my question ....it won't start...any ideas........and could this damage anything serious in the car.......help ...any ideas please......my baby is dead....sniffle sniffle.
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Re: HELP: fuel pump relay shorted to block....any damage??? (wildone)
what color is the wire that gets the 12v from the battery....i checked all the wires none had power.....anyone have the schematic for an late 87
how do you repair a fusable link.....cut and solder or replace.
how do you repair a fusable link.....cut and solder or replace.
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Re: HELP: fuel pump relay shorted to block....any damage??? (wildone)
Not sure off hand but if you remove fender and battery you will see a clump of fuse links. You will probably see or feel the burnt link. Replace with correct guage fuse link by cutting and soldering. I "think" it is the orange wire not 100% sure though. A burnt link is easy to see.
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Re: HELP: fuel pump relay shorted to block....any damage??? (wildone)
well ...found the fusable link....fixed it....and now hear the fuel pump kick on when i turn the key.....
but the car seems to be drawing too much current and killing the battery.
i tried a battery box....drew it down too much and didn't start......could be a low battery box....but i don't think so.
could i have damaged anything else from this relay grounding out?
but the car seems to be drawing too much current and killing the battery.
i tried a battery box....drew it down too much and didn't start......could be a low battery box....but i don't think so.
could i have damaged anything else from this relay grounding out?
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Re: HELP: fuel pump relay shorted to block....any damage??? (wildone)
If I were you I would swap the fuel pump relay out by stealing fan relay on inner fender(dr. side) If youn are lucky only the $6 relay is toast.
