86 tarago fuel problem

[onlinejames]

Hi, got a problem with a 86 tarago, fuel injected, motor spluttered then stopped, i think there is a electric fuel pump in the tank, the filter is bolted on the side of the motor

I cant hear any buzzing fuel pump sounds, does anyone know if there is a relay or fuse for the fuel pump and where they would be?

whats the easiest way to get to the pump, do i have to drop the tank or is there a inspection hole in the floor pan?

Could there be any other problems i should look for?

thanks

[Jonathan]

Hi, got a problem with a 86 tarago, fuel injected, motor spluttered then stopped, i think there is a electric fuel pump in the tank, the filter is bolted on the side of the motor

I cant hear any buzzing fuel pump sounds, does anyone know if there is a relay or fuse for the fuel pump and where they would be?

whats the easiest way to get to the pump, do i have to drop the tank or is there a inspection hole in the floor pan?

Could there be any other problems i should look for?

thanks

How long ago was the filter changed?

[Rosegum]

Hi, got a problem with a 86 tarago, fuel injected, motor spluttered then stopped, i think there is a electric fuel pump in the tank, the filter is bolted on the side of the motor

I cant hear any buzzing fuel pump sounds, does anyone know if there is a relay or fuse for the fuel pump and where they would be?

whats the easiest way to get to the pump, do i have to drop the tank or is there a inspection hole in the floor pan?

Could there be any other problems i should look for?

thanks

from what i can determine there is a test connector for the fuel pump under the seat in the engine bay. If you short the points together the fuel pump will operate independently from the engine and you should hear it without starting the engine. The pump uses a fuel pressure control system so if the ignition is on but pressure in the fuel line doesn't decrease (no injector fire) then the pump will wait for pressure decrease before it turns on. Shorting the test connector fires the pump constantly.

If you can hear noise from the fuel tank remove the drivers side engine cover and squeeze the fuel supply line.

If you can squeeze it flat the pump needs replacing as it's not pumping fuel, if not you should feel fluid pressure in the hose whichs confirms not only pump activity but something more sinister.

Try resetting the ECU by pulling out the EFI Fuse for 30 seconds then replacing it.