Re: Electrical help / Starting problem - I'm stuck

["David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxx>]

The older RPM relays act just as you describe. The newer ones will
pulse the fuel pump on for a moment when you first turn the ignition
on and then start running steadily once the motor starts. I am not
sure but I think the older style relays had a white spot on them. They
also have a moderate failure rate. If it bothers you just replace it
with the newer one.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "James LaLonde" <deloreandmcxii@xxxx>
wrote:
> I've been looking over the electical diagram today, to no avail.
> 
> John Hervey - seems like this one is right up your alley.
> 
> When my key is the ON position my fuel pump does not charge-up. 
> Therefor when I turn it to START it THEN primes-up and takes a 
> little longer to start the engine. I've done some looking. And the 
> RPM Relay doesn't close in the ON position. BUT once the engine is 
> started the RPM relay stays closed, and the car runs just fine.
> 
> Looking at the electrical diagram tells me that if in the ON 
> position, the wiper blades should work too.... they DO! so the 
> ignition switch is fine... as is the main relay. It's only the RPM 
> relay that seems not to work in that position. I haven't check the 
> other companants on the first fuse... I just now thought of that... 
> but it seem like there is very little to fail between the fuse the 
> RPM relay... especially considering the RPM relay (and everything 
> else for that matter) works fine AFTER the key snaps back into the 
> ON Position from START.
> 
> Confusing enough for ya? Any help?? Anyone?
> 
> 
> BTW, I finally caught that episode of Monster Garage... Nice job 
> guys!! Did WAY better than I ever could have done... But Eric took 
> the fun ride... That jump looked like great fun!!
> Also... that One wheeled vehicle on the same show... that was cool. 
> 
> Thanks for any help anyone can provide,
> James 004009