EFI Fuel pump dead. Why?
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Quent
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Loudon, TN
I was at idle on my Crockett 565 Whipple EFI the other day and the engine died. Very unusual. I noticed that my SX fuel pump did not run when the key was turned on. After a 5 mile tow I checked the fuses visually and with an ohm meter. All good. I checked the relays. All good. I connected the fuel pump directly to the battery. It would run but the engine still wouldn't start. I put a new SX fuel pump on. Same symptoms. It would not run unless directly connected to the battery. I checked for voltage at the pump during the first 10 seconds after turning the key on and got nothing. I did get voltage at the pump when cranking. The fuel lines to the tank are clear.
I talked to Tyler Crockett and he said it may be the fuel pump driver in the MEFI 4A. He just sent me a new MEFI 4A with my program in it. After installation I still have the same symptoms. Other than trading boats, how can this thing be fixed? Thanks Quent
I talked to Tyler Crockett and he said it may be the fuel pump driver in the MEFI 4A. He just sent me a new MEFI 4A with my program in it. After installation I still have the same symptoms. Other than trading boats, how can this thing be fixed? Thanks Quent
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Michigan Mad Man
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 1,172
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From: Ruby, Mi
Quent the engine should start if you hook the pump up direct as long as you have fuel pressure at the fuel rail. You may have a issue with the wiring harness going to the ignition relay. I will call you today. Tyler





