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  • on a fly
    Low Range
    • Jul 2009
    • 3

    Classic will not start

    I have a 92 classic. My daughter borrowed it and after filling up the tank parked it in the drive way and now it wont start. Have spark to and out of distributor. Replaced fuel filter - since the tank was empty I thought it may have picked up a big wad of goo out of the tank but that didn't fix it. Inertia switch seems to be engaged - no apparent problem there.

    I removed the access plate on the top of the tank to visually inspect fuel pump and the wiring seems to be intact - no obvious breaks, connections in place.

    Whats the next logical step before I drop 4 large on a fuel pump?

    Any insights would be greatly appreciated.
  • kevin-ct
    3rd Gear
    • Oct 2006
    • 309

    #2
    Does the pump run?
    Kevin

    04 XJ8
    92 RRC
    02 Benz E320

    95 RRC (sold 5/10)
    72 Series 3 (sold 4/10)
    70 Series 2A (sold 6/10)
    Morgan +8 (sold 8/09)
    90 Jetta (308k miles) (sold 5/11)
    72 Triumph Stag (sold 1/08

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    • on a fly
      Low Range
      • Jul 2009
      • 3

      #3
      Yes

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      • 57loboy
        Low Range
        • Sep 2007
        • 74

        #4
        Do you have a means of testing the fuel pressure? You need to ensure that although the pump runs, you're actually getting fuel to the rail...and that the pressure is enough.
        '95 RRC LWB (white)
        '95 RRC LWB (Avalon Blue) - sold
        '95 RRC LWB parts truck ready and waiting to donate to the cause...

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        • on a fly
          Low Range
          • Jul 2009
          • 3

          #5
          OK - The fuel pump does not seem to operate at all now.
          When key is in the on mode I get nothing out of the pump - no indication that it is running.

          So it seems like I am at the point of buying myself a fuel pump. Are there any alternatives to the OEM pump? by alternative I mean cheaper of course.

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          • Paul Grant
            Low Range
            • Oct 2006
            • 57

            #6
            I have a good used pump out a Range Rover Classic that will work with your truck. You can have it for $60 including shipping. Let me know if you are interested.
            Cheers,
            Paul

            paulgrant@mac.com
            paulgrant@mac.com
            203-770-1699

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            • kevin-ct
              3rd Gear
              • Oct 2006
              • 309

              #7
              I found once an open pin connector at the fuel pump on my wife's 95 RRC.

              You could check for power going to the pump/ or buy the one from Paul to check.
              Kevin

              04 XJ8
              92 RRC
              02 Benz E320

              95 RRC (sold 5/10)
              72 Series 3 (sold 4/10)
              70 Series 2A (sold 6/10)
              Morgan +8 (sold 8/09)
              90 Jetta (308k miles) (sold 5/11)
              72 Triumph Stag (sold 1/08

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              • Les Parker
                RN Sales Team - Super Moderator
                • May 2006
                • 2020

                #8
                Check that there is power to the fuel pump, at the harness.
                It could be the fuel pump relay, pumps do not normally just stop working.
                Les Parker
                Tech. Support and Parts Specialist
                Rovers North Inc.

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