[T3] OMG, My BRAIN died!

[Brian Fye]

Oh, thought it was the 4
On Jul 5, 2013 6:19 PM, "Keith Park" <topnotch at nycap.rr.com> wrote:

> No, I DIDN'T buy that set of dells,
> Im still running the stock motor, just with a new ECU now.
>
> Keith
>
>
> Top Notch Restorations
> topnotch at nycap.rr.com
> http://www.a383ina68.addr.com/radiorest/main.htm
> 71 Squareback "Hothe"
> 65 Notchback "El Baja Rojo"
> 65 Squareback "Eggcrate"
> 87 golf "Winterat"
> 93 RX7 "Redstur"
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org
> [mailto:type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org] On Behalf Of Brian
> Fye
> Sent: Friday, July 05, 2013 9:07 PM
> To: type3 at vwtype3.org
> Subject: Re: [T3] OMG, My BRAIN died!
>
> Temps and oil pressure numbers?
> On Jul 5, 2013 6:04 PM, "Keith Park" <topnotch at nycap.rr.com> wrote:
>
> > I drove it around the block, it seems fine now but Ill have my clip leads
> > and tools with me tomorrow just in case.
> >
> > Keith
> >
> > Top Notch Restorations
> > topnotch at nycap.rr.com
> > http://www.a383ina68.addr.com/radiorest/main.htm
> > 71 Squareback "Hothe"
> > 65 Notchback "El Baja Rojo"
> > 65 Squareback "Eggcrate"
> > 87 golf "Winterat"
> > 93 RX7 "Redstur"
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org
> > [mailto:type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org] On Behalf Of Brian
> > Fye
> > Sent: Friday, July 05, 2013 8:59 PM
> > To: type3 at vwtype3.org
> > Subject: Re: [T3] OMG, My BRAIN died!
> >
> > Brian Fye, 4087 Carnes Road, Roseburg OR, 97471
> >
> > I'll be awaiting a crate from you ;)
> >
> > In all seriousness... I hope it runs great for you!
> >
> >
> > On Fri, Jul 5, 2013 at 5:55 PM, Keith Park <topnotch at nycap.rr.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > > No, I didn't go out and buy a pair of Dells for the 2056 but Today was
> > the
> > > day to get the car and Trailer inspected,
> > > So in the 90 degree hot sun upon leaving work I heard some clicks from
> > > under
> > > the dashboard and looked down as the fuel pressure gauge to see
> > > It taking a dive.
> > >
> > > No fuel pump relay!
> > >
> > > So I quickly popped the wires off can connected them and was on my way.
> > >
> > > Got home, and to make a long story short. found that the ground side of
> > the
> > > fuel pump relay solenoid wasn't sourcing ground properly (the Control
> > unit
> > > contact)
> > > With the plug unplugged I got the 1 second of 12V across the terminals
> > like
> > > I should but when plugged in and requiring current, nothing between the
> > 2,
> > > I
> > > had 12V but the control unit couldn't pull the ground down for the 1
> > second
> > > pulse when the key was turned on.
> > >
> > > Put the spare brain on and Walla!  Everything works!  Even put the old
> > one
> > > back to make sure it was still bad and it was. this is the FIRST bad
> > > Control
> > > unit Ive ever had
> > > On any of my cars, and other than the fuel pump relay it was still
> > working
> > > fine..  Always carry a spare!
> > >
> > > Now lets see if the car and boat can make it to the lake tomorrow in
> the
> > > heat..
> > >
> > > Keith
> > >
> > >
> > > Top Notch Restorations
> > > topnotch at nycap.rr.com
> > > http://www.a383ina68.addr.com/radiorest/main.htm
> > > 71 Squareback "Hothe"
> > > 65 Notchback "El Baja Rojo"
> > > 65 Squareback "Eggcrate"
> > > 87 golf "Winterat"
> > > 93 RX7 "Redstur"
> > >
> > >
> > >
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> > Brian Fye
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