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Old Dec 7, 2008 | 02:41 PM
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Does anyone have the tank draining instructions for the racetronix system. I have a new LPE pump to install, but I installed all of the racetronix harness and still have the jumper wire that came with it.
I just don't remember how I hooked it up to drain the tank before opening it
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Does anyone have the tank draining instructions for the racetronix system. I have a new LPE pump to install, but I installed all of the racetronix harness and still have the jumper wire that came with it.
I just don't remember how I hooked it up to drain the tank before opening it
It's still actuated off the fuel pump relay, no?
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I guess; But I would assume that you wouldn't want to switch on the car ignition, and not sure if the regular would let it pump or not. I know that the racetronix system actually included a wire and plug with jumper in order to drain the tank, which would seem like a waste if all you have to do is unhook the line and switch on the car
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I guess; But I would assume that you wouldn't want to switch on the car ignition, and not sure if the regular would let it pump or not. I know that the racetronix system actually included a wire and plug with jumper in order to drain the tank, which would seem like a waste if all you have to do is unhook the line and switch on the car
That's not my point. Just turning on the ignition won't work, because the fuel pump only turns on for 2 seconds. Just jumper the fuel pump relay in the underhood electrical center, and it will run continuously.
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Originally Posted by BOTTLE FED
Does anyone have the tank draining instructions for the racetronix system. I have a new LPE pump to install, but I installed all of the racetronix harness and still have the jumper wire that came with it.
I just don't remember how I hooked it up to drain the tank before opening it
The power jumper plugs into the pump booster connector just after the relay. Hook the test clip up to the battery +.
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The power jumper plugs into the pump booster connector just after the relay. Hook the test clip up to the battery +.
Is the power jumper plug fused?
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Yes; I took a look at it last night an it has an in line fuse.
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Yes; I took a look at it last night an it has an in line fuse.
Sounds like you're good to go
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