Relay is good. No power to fuel pump., Now what?? Options

[KaptKaos]

UPDATE: Self inflicted wounds are the worst. She's running.

So the other day when I was charging the battery, I knocked loose one of the 4 leads off of the positive terminal of the battery. I didn't know I had done it.

I am not sure what made me go check the battery, but as soon as I did, the wire dropped out.

Tom - I think that this is what your fuse box is for? Figures.

Thanks for all of your help.

Swapped in known good relay from headlight motor for fuel pump. No dice. No power to the fuel pump.

Fuses all look good. Going to replace the fuel pump one anyway.

Trans ground looks ok, but think I will double-check that.

Is there anything else I should be looking for?

Not sure if this is related, but a few weeks ago, my dash lights stopped lighting. The blinkers and idiot lights work, just not the illumination when the headlights are on.


I actually have some time this morning, and am going to try to diagnose my fuel pump issues.

Got a multi-meter, got some help to turn the key, and got a local VW store I can get a new pump or relay from.

So, which relay on the panel in the engine bay is for the fuel pump? I have a SirAndy Jumper in there (see his classic article).

Also, my multi-meter has ranges. Which setting should I use to test for power to the fuel pump?

Thanks in advance.

[markb]

You started from the beginning, and spun all the fuses in their holders before anything else, correct?

Grounds all cleaned?

Good ignition switch?

You can also spread the relay contacts just a little to make sure they're making good contact (the Cap'n had to do this on my relay board the other day).

Everything electrical on these cars is hooked together, so something seemingly unrelated can affect the strangest things. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)