[alfa] Re: GTV6 won't start

[Joe Elliott <jee@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

At 4:40 AM +0000 11/10/03, alfa-digest wrote:
> Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2003 20:11:00 -0700
> From: "Rich Wagner" <drsavage@domain.elided>
> Subject: [alfa] Re: GTV6 won't start
>
> Henrik:
>
> > The fuel pump is running when given direct power from the battery.
> >
> > It does not, however, run when the starting key is turned, so no gas is
> > delivered.
> - -  Undo the large, black intake hose from the airflow meter, which is
> located on top of the air box.
>
> - -  Turn the ignition to the "on" position
>
> - -  Slide your fingers into the open end of the airflow meter, and open the
> spring-loaded flap slightly, by pushing it toward the passenger-side
> fender.  This takes very little force.
>
> When the flap opens slightly, you should hear the fuel pump begin running.
> When you release the flap, the fuel pump should shut off.
>
> - -  If you don't hear the pump run, it's time to start chasing the
> electrical problem.
>
> - -  If the pump does run, I'd recommend installing a fuel pressure gauge,
> and checking that the fuel pressure is around 37 psi.
>
>
> Rich Wagner
> Montrose, CO
> '82 GTV6 Balocco

If the pump runs with the airflow meter open, but not with the key in 
the start position, the problem is either the ignition switch or the 
wiring between there and the relay.  Either way, you have an 
electrical problem, but until you try triggering it with the airflow 
meter, it could be the switch, the airflow meter, the relay, or any 
number of wires.

-Joe
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