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(Message started by: adam5172 on Aug 26^th, 2009, 10:16pm)

Title: fuel shut off
Post by adam5172 on Aug 26^th, 2009, 10:16pm

hi all have a little problem with my 2.3 scorp after a engine rebuild the car will start fine and ticks over well but after a minute or so it cuts out and needs to have the fuel shut off reset then it starts fine again any ideas could the shut off be faulty or wiring any thoughts appreciated

Title: Re: fuel shut off
Post by gozz on Aug 26^th, 2009, 11:13pm

adam.
The switch works by inertia,therefore if you are not bumping into anything or hammering near to it I would think it might be faulty.
GOZZ.

Title: Re: fuel shut off
Post by Simmo on Aug 27^th, 2009, 7:25am

Also check the wiring loom by the offside boot hinge. If the hinge comes into contact with the loom the wires can get damaged. You MAY have to undo some of the outer wrapping to actually see any damage. ;)

Title: Re: fuel shut off
Post by Waglet on Aug 27^th, 2009, 10:30am

Not sure if the problem I had with “fuel” will help or not but here goes: - My car would for no apparent reason fail to start. It always `pointed to the fuel pump area`. Long story short it was the connector on top of the fuel pump (sender?). One of the 4 terminals was burnt out sometimes it would make contact and sometimes not which in turn caused the car not to start. Very frustrating. Hope this helps.

Title: Re: fuel shut off
Post by adam5172 on Aug 27^th, 2009, 8:50pm

thanks for all advice waglet you were spot on sorted conectors and all is well so can now commence putting the car back together ;D