[T3] Fuel Pump Relay - 69 Fastback

[Tim Schiller]

I did test pump  with my hand on it while trying to start car. It appears to be working.

Car has spark

Tank is full

Charging battery now - no hurry. My bug was feeling neglected since I got the FB, so if I need a break from the shop, I can drive it.

After battery is charged, I will test the other items you suggested 

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> On Jul 10, 2021, at 3:34 PM, Jim Adney <jadney at vwtype3.org> wrote:
> 
> On 10 Jul 2021 at 14:35, Tim Schiller wrote:
> 
>> The car cranks over without problem, but I
>> checked the resting voltage and I get a reading of 11.87. My understanding
>> is it should be 12.6 or higher. My boat battery is closer to 14.
> 
> Resting voltage is normally between 12.5 and 12.9. Your 11.87 sounds 
> seriously discharged. You'd normally only see 14 when running with a good 
> charging system or immediately after shutdown.
> 
> Yes, slow charge it a bit. Fast charging tends to damage a battery, so I avoid 
> that unless it's really important to get it done in a hurry. (And, fast charging 
> does not work at all on a battery that has been sitting for a long time. Those 
> should get a very long, very slow charge.)
> 
> Have you had someone listen (or feel!) whether the pump is running while 
> you're cranking with the starter?
> 
> Since you're getting the 2 clicks when you turn the key ON, I think these 
> parts are working. Have you checked for spark?
> 
> Got plenty of gas in the tank?
> 
> There's a fuel pressure test port between the 2 injectors on the left side of 
> the engine. You might unscrew the screw that seals that port, put your thumb 
> over it, and have someone turn the key ON. Do you get pressure? If you 
> have a gauge, you can attach it there to verify pressure. Probably safest to 
> disconnect the green wire from the distributor to the coil while you do this 
> test. That eliminates the spark. Reconnect when finished.
> 
> Next, There's a 3-pin connector on the side of the distributor. Unplug the 
> connector and connect an ohmmeter between the center pin and one other 
> pin. Verify that the resistance bounces between ~0 and infinity as the engine 
> is cranked. Repeat for center to the other side.
> 
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