[Shotimes] Fuel Pump Electronics Question

Paul Nimz pnimz@v8sho.com
Sun, 14 Aug 2005 14:09:31 -0500


You can hot wire the inertia switch too with a source that can provide 10A or
so.



Paul



On 8/14/2005 12:18:03 PM, Kevin & Cheryl Airth (clubairth@peoplepc.com)
wrote:
> Rob:
> You can test the pump from the plug on the fire wall that is used to
> check
> for trouble codes in the computer (PCM). Do you have the Helm manual?
> They
> have a nice little picture of the pin that is shorted to ground. This
> will
> power the fuel pump directly.  Hold the self test connector (ST) with the
> long side down. Now take the far right hand terminal and ground it. Turn
> on
> the key and the pump should run continuously. If it still does not run
> I
> would replace it. How many miles on it? I like this guys pumps.
> http://www.autoperformanceengineering.com/
>
> Be aware you may still have a IRCM problem. The fuel pump has a relay so
> no
> fuse. I am currently running an external relay for my fuel pump that
> bypasses the IRCM. If you do find this is your problem. I can send you
> instructions for adding the external relay. Only have to cut and splice 2
> wires and mount a relay. Pretty simple and only about $10 for the relay.
> You
> got the second IRCM used?
> .
> .
>
>
> > The other day my 90MTX (126K) started to overheat.  I pulled over and
> > checked before it got just scorching hot.  When I raised the hood,

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