gary.scales 0 Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 Hi AllBroke down on the way to the pod on Saturday, proper fuel starvation, car just died and would not start, got car towed home (made it to the pod anyway in spare golf)However, I can get a new pump tomorrow but found that the fuse number 18 had blown (is 20 amp and is for the fuel pump) Replaced fuse and attempted to start, same as before, spark ok, air flow fine, no fuelTried again and fuse blewWondered if anyone had any opinions as to whether you reckon it is the fuel pump that has gone?To note - I had the ABS sensors checked over the week before and have checked for loose wires, can see noneAlso, had the Cat put back on a few days before too for the MOT (the fuse does the heater for the lambda sensor too I believe?) Also, is the lambda sensor on the rear end of the CAT on the off side? Is it supposed to have wires coming out of it? I can see none but can't get under to have a proper look. Thinking this may be the issue? Car worked for around 200 miles before it stoppedI have a multi meter, just not sure what to do with itAny ideas would be most appreciated before calling out an auto electricianThanks in advanceGary Link to post Share on other sites
vr6stormt 0 Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 alright garry you escaped just in time on sunday (missed the blizzard) there should be wires coming out of o/s rear of cat they should be shrouded in a tube Link to post Share on other sites
CALICO 130 Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 try disconnecting the fuel pump then replace the fuse this should elliminate a short between the fuse and the pump Link to post Share on other sites
Rikki 2 Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 Pump relay stuck????? Link to post Share on other sites
gary.scales 0 Posted February 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Tried Calico's suggestion, still same result. Blown fuse.So that is ruled out. CheersPump relay? Where is that? The big fuses above the small ones do you mean?Thanks guys Link to post Share on other sites
gary.scales 0 Posted March 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 Found the issue. Finally jacked the car up and saw the wires to the lamda sensor melted on the top of the exhaust... At least I thi nk it's the lamda sensor... is at the front of the CAT on the top, is this right or is it something else? Link to post Share on other sites
Rikki 2 Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 Yup lambda. Plugs in further up. Wouldnt have thought it would blow the fuse tho...maybe hmmm. The fuel pump relay is bottom right relay (just above fuses 21/22. Try that 1st around a £10. 2 different types of plug for the lambda so check before you get a new one ! Link to post Share on other sites
gary.scales 0 Posted March 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 wires definetley burnt through, that would blow the fuse no? Thanks for advice on relay, will get wires fixed first, maybe purchase new? Possible to do that? 2 different lamda sensors... great, cheers for the heads up!! Link to post Share on other sites
gary.scales 0 Posted March 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2010 RickyVR6 correct, fuel pump relay blown, replaced and back on the road. Thanks for your help people!! Link to post Share on other sites
Rikki 2 Posted March 6, 2010 Report Share Posted March 6, 2010 Cool. Glad its sorted ! Link to post Share on other sites
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