gaz50
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Registered: 23rd Apr 06
Location: Bubwith, E Riding of Yorkshire
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i think i have a problem when i switch my ignition on i should here the fuel pump buzz but i dont ,i also have no fuel pressure because ive pressed the button on the fuel rail and theres no fuel squirtin out, but the car starts and runs fine i just want to no if this is safe (i.e if i had a crash)would the fuel pump stop,if its been bodged how do i wire it properly so the fuel pump primes properly.need info quick so i can sort thanks 
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trix
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Registered: 6th Dec 05
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fuel pump doesnt kick in till engine cranking, sound normal to me
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corsapaul16v
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Registered: 8th Apr 06
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you should hear it prime up for about 4 seconds when the ignition is switched on.
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gaz50
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Registered: 23rd Apr 06
Location: Bubwith, E Riding of Yorkshire
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thats what i thought but it dosn't
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corsapaul16v
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Registered: 8th Apr 06
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not allways able to hear it that well tho so it might. if there was no fuel pressure it wouldnt start let alone run. there should be a relay in the drivers side kick panel if its a 16v a think listen for it click
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gaz50
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Registered: 23rd Apr 06
Location: Bubwith, E Riding of Yorkshire
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ye the relay clicks but im get a strong smell of fuel when ive been for a run in it
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craig_s
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Registered: 5th Mar 06
Location: Birmingham Drives: mk4 astra gsi
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check ur pipes ent split then i had mine do it b4
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