October 15, 200619 yr The fuel pump doesn't seem to be getting power. It seemed fine, then just stopped. Any ideas? '86 Brat
October 15, 200619 yr The power to the pump will be cut off if the ignition system isn't working. The power is also tied to the pump through a relay so these areas need to be checked. The pump may just be bad also so check to see if voltage is getting to the two leads going to the pump. If you have 12 volts there and the pump doesn't run then the pump windings would be appear to be open.
October 16, 200619 yr Author Ok, the Brat runs great now. It'll sit forever and idle perfectly, but once you go driving it starts to stop after a block or two. It's acts like it's not getting gas. Has anyone seen this happen before?
October 16, 200619 yr I would suspect the fuel filter is clogged. If replacing it doesn't fix the trouble then I would suspect the pump.
October 18, 200619 yr Hey: Skipper told me it could be the fuel mgt. gone bad. Wire fuel pump directly to the battery with inline switch.
October 19, 200619 yr jack the car up, four corners, jackstands. be outside. start car, climb underneath (CAREFUL but i HOPE that goes without saying.. MUST HAVE A BUDDY AROUND) jiggle the wires to the fuel pump. see if you can get it to die. it could be a bad wire.
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