You can test the pumps by providing 12v directly with wires and small aligator clips. If they make noise they should at least get the car started. After my car sat for extended time both pumps were stuck. I broke the main pump free by reversing the voltage many times over.
If gas was in the tank for a while it may be worthwhile to replace it with fresh gas. On Apr 30, 2012, at 7:59 PM, Larry Velez <[email protected]> wrote: > > 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 _______________________________________________ a2-16v-list mailing list [email protected] http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list
