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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: theruler on 09 April 2007, 18:01

Title: fuel pump wire - where does it go? *pic*
Post by: theruler on 09 April 2007, 18:01

just swapped out the fuse box in a mk1 i bought (a very easy 20min job)
for a brand new one. luxury. suddenly all the electrics work!!!!

the fuel pump had been wired to a switch. one wire comes from the ignition somewhere, and one comes from the pic below (the one with the arrow)

(http://30cms.co.uk/temp/z/mk1wires.jpg)

now i think this should lead to somewhere on the fuse box. at present it leads to a switch. where should it really go? it's the single side of that 2 into 1 plastic coated junction . . .

the fuel pump relay clicks when i switch the ignition on, so i guess i just gotta get this wire in the right place and it's happy days.

Title: Re: fuel pump wire - where does it go? *pic*
Post by: caddyrage on 09 April 2007, 21:49

I believe its position 14 on the D black plug mate. Thats where mine is on my caddy, now that its injected  :smiley:

Title: Re: fuel pump wire - where does it go? *pic*
Post by: theruler on 10 April 2007, 08:35

thanks caddyrage i'll check that point and see if there is a wire not connected there  :cool:

Title: Re: fuel pump wire - where does it go? *pic*
Post by: rubjonny on 10 April 2007, 13:26

check the fusebox faq in the garage section, look under pre-90 mk2 :)

Title: Re: fuel pump wire - where does it go? *pic*
Post by: theruler on 11 April 2007, 16:48

mine's a 1980 mk1 gti with the early type fusebox

still confused as to where this wire should lead!!!

i don't want to run this on a switch :(

Title: Re: fuel pump wire - where does it go? *pic*
Post by: rubjonny on 11 April 2007, 16:56

the rear of the early mk1 fusebox is still the same as a pre-90 mk2 I believe :)

Title: Re: fuel pump wire - where does it go? *pic*
Post by: theruler on 11 April 2007, 17:14

Quote from: rubjonny on 11 April 2007, 16:56

the rear of the early mk1 fusebox is still the same as a pre-90 mk2 I believe :)

cool beans mate thanks
i will peruse your fuse box journals . . .

Title: Re: fuel pump wire - where does it go? *pic*
Post by: kraM on 20 April 2007, 16:01

Look at the picture, see the whit plug, count three wires in, that burnt looking red/yellowish one, that's your kiddy, the one i've just replaced.  You can buy british bike repair connectors to repair the multiplug, they are the only ones that fit, that I have found.  You have to squash them a bit though.
kraM

Title: Re: fuel pump wire - where does it go? *pic*
Post by: theruler on 21 April 2007, 18:39

Quote from: kraM on 20 April 2007, 16:01

Look at the picture, see the whit plug, count three wires in, that burnt looking red/yellowish one, that's your kiddy, the one i've just replaced.  You can buy british bike repair connectors to repair the multiplug, they are the only ones that fit, that I have found.  You have to squash them a bit though.
kraM

thanks kram you rule!!

Title: Re: fuel pump wire - where does it go? *pic*
Post by: M41K1T on 22 April 2007, 16:57

Quote from: theruler on 09 April 2007, 18:01

just swapped out the fuse box in a mk1 i bought (a very easy 20min job)
for a brand new one. luxury. suddenly all the electrics work!!!!


how much did u pic up fusebox for as i need 1

Title: Re: fuel pump wire - where does it go? *pic*
Post by: Madone_si on 22 April 2007, 18:06

check this link out - it explains all connections.... should help you out.

http://dana.ucc.nau.edu/~kaw5/electrical.htm

Title: Re: fuel pump wire - where does it go? *pic*
Post by: theruler on 22 April 2007, 21:12

i paid 40 quid inc postage off the bay.

Title: Re: fuel pump wire - where does it go? *pic*
Post by: rubjonny on 23 April 2007, 08:36

You might be able to upgrade to the later fusebox, from what I understand all the plugs on the back are the same?  If so you can pick them up from a much wider range of cars, pre-90 MK2s for example so much cheaper!