Did I kill my fuel pump?

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negativl

Discussion Starter · Feb 6, 2002

I changed the fuel filter yesterday, and all seemed to go well (except needing to go get a 27mm wrench to hold the inlet end of the filter still). When I started the car up (I turned the key to on, waited for the transfer pump to shut off, turn the key off and then on a coupla times like that to try and make sure the filter filled up), then it started okay. I drove the car around for a minute or so and it seemed fine.
Today, I went outside, and when I turned the key, no pump noise. I tried bypassing the relay (I think I remembered which relay, top right, right?), no noise. I stuck my meter on the transfer pump connectors, and got 10.something volts on the outside pair. Could there have been some delayed reaction to something I did wrong? I'll have time tomorrow to take a better look, but I can't think of how the (presumably transfer) pump could have just taken a dump overnight like that.

Assuming I need either, who has the best prices on transfer and main pumps? I thought someone said the transfer was available super cheap somewhere... and hopefully main isn't too bad either.

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VWsuperhero

· #2 · Feb 6, 2002

Re: Did I kill my fuel pump? (negativl)

Does the car run? Or is it stuck now because of the pump?
On my 92 16V, the relay was #12 and the wire goes between sockets 4 and 5 (just checked it couple of days ago). Even if yours isn't #12, you can look it up on the fusepanel cover. Then find that relay and use the jumper wire between the biggest horizontal socket and the biggest vertical socket. That's what the Bentley said anyway...

[Modified by VWsuperhero, 2:05 PM 2-6-2002]

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pastpargolf

· #3 · Feb 6, 2002

Re: Did I kill my fuel pump? (VWsuperhero)

Crawl on under and see if the pump is getting 12Vs. Have somone turn the key and crank the motor while you are testing it.

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negativl

Discussion Starter · #4 · Feb 7, 2002

Re: Did I kill my fuel pump? (VWsuperhero)

Yeah, it's basically stuck due to the pump. I'm sure I can use the starter if I have to move it (or just push it) but without a running engine it's not going to do anything on its own. Fortunately I live on a pretty quiet residential street, so I can work on it where it is. The bad part is I don't have a floor jack (and can't very well use my ramps), so it's gonna be snug getting under there.

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