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> '71 1.7 won't start, Increasingly difficult to start when cold now won't start at all
boxster914
post Nov 11 2024, 03:07 PM
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Here is a video of my starting problem:

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I'm guessing it's not getting fuel?

Prior to this issue I would notice that when I would turn the ignition on (the notch prior to cranking the starter) when the oil and alternator lights would illuminate, something in the engine would turn on and I'd hear a hum. Now, it is completely silent.

I relocated the fuel pump to the front a while ago.

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windforfun
post Nov 11 2024, 03:52 PM
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Blown fuse? Blown fuel pump? I had to replace my pump a few years ago.

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post Nov 11 2024, 04:17 PM
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Put a fuel pressure gauge on it.
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post Nov 11 2024, 04:54 PM
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Check the fuses on the relay board - drivers side of the engine compartment. There will be two "slots" - you're interested in the rear-most one - closest to the round relay. Also check "relay 3" by swapping with "relay 4" (assuming your heater fan works)

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post Nov 13 2024, 04:52 PM
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Thank you all for your replies. I look forwward to investigating this problem this weekend and will let you know how it turns out.
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Brian- I swapped relay 3 and 4. It worked! Thank you.
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