[T3] 71 Squareback MT/FI - Intermittent Engine Stopping

[Wisconsin Spryers]

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From: Jim Adney <jadney at vwtype3.org>
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Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2020 09:08:21 -0500
Subject: Re: [T3] 71 Squareback MT/FI - Intermittent Engine Stopping
On 10 Jun 2020 at 19:37, Wisconsin Spryers wrote:

>> While holding the switch in the momentary "prime" position I was able
>> to start the engine and it continued running when I released the switch.

Sorry, I guess I wasn't clear: This test would only be useful during one of
those times when the engine dies and won't restart. If holding the primer
switch allows the reluctant engine to start, your fuel pump relay is at
fault.

>>> While driving around the block this morning, the engine stopped
>>> and it didn't restart. I held down the primer switch and the engine
>>> still did not start. In addition, I did not get the 2 clicks from the
>>> Fuel Pump Relay - only 1 click under the rear seat.
>>> After about 1 hour tried again...same results: No clicks from the
>>> Fuel Pump Relay, 1 click from under the rear seat, engine not
>>> starting. I removed the Fuel Pump Relay (Bosch, Made in
>>> Germany, VW Part No: 311 906 061) and around the
>>> center terminal (labeled 30/51) there is some dis-coloration - blackish
>>> color. Bad Fuel Pump Relay? Any other tests I can perform?

Thanks,

-- Richard Spryer
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