All relay connections seem ok visually. Will have to look up how to test them with a voltmeter.
And no, the transfer pump is not buzzing like it usually does before cranking. Seems like a fuel problem. Getting dark out, going to have to continue troubleshooting tomorrow. (Can't wait until I get a garage this summer!) Thanks guys, to be continued... -----Original message----- From: darner <[email protected]> To: Volkswagen a2 16v discussion list <[email protected]> Sent: Mon, Apr 30, 2012 23:45:18 GMT+00:00 Subject: Re: [a2-16v-list] Reviving the 16V As Steven said: after you get it out of the tight space, check for a working fuel pump relay. Clean the contacts, try again for voltage at the pump. If the relay clicks, it's probably OK, but dirty contacts can still shut you down. On 4/30/2012 6:30 PM, Steven Arguello wrote: > I think the coil sends a keep-alive signal to the fuel pump, possible > loose/corroded terminal on the coil? > Does the pump run before the engine cranks? > Maybe relay? > > > On Apr 30, 2012, at 7:18 PM, Larry Velez<[email protected]> wrote: > > > Hey Gents, > > After too many years of idle, the 16V will not start anymore. > > It used to be that I would kill the battery (even the Optima) after the > battery sat unplugged for too long. > > This time I thought I would get another battery (Die Hard this time because > it was the only place open last night) and she would again start. But no > luck. > > With the new battery, she cranks strong but wont start. With starter fluid > she starts but shuts off within seconds. > > I am noticing no buzz from the transfer pump in the tank. I replaced it > years ago for the better model but this looks like a fuel problem. > > Any way to test the pump or should I just buy one and call it a day? > > This will be the last spring of neglect, I promise. > > Thanks, > > Larry > 91 GTI 16V > > > | Larry Velez | www.sinu.com<http://www.sinu.com> | > _______________________________________________ > a2-16v-list mailing list > [email protected] > http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list > _______________________________________________ > a2-16v-list mailing list > [email protected] > http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list > _______________________________________________ a2-16v-list mailing list [email protected] http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list _______________________________________________ a2-16v-list mailing list [email protected] http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list
