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skellyjohn · Post by **skellyjohn** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 2:52 pm

I had a similar problem last year. It turned out to be the fuse that Ed is talking about. It had got a bit coroded. In my S1 it was located towards the back passenger side of the engine bay, fairly high up.

MRpunchinella · Post by **MRpunchinella** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 3:40 pm

cheers...called Murrays of dreadinburgh (

)

£275 for new pump.

lets get that fuse fixed

Steve

graeme · Post by **graeme** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 4:45 pm

Was that quote of £275 fitted? It seems crazy-expensive for the part only, but quite cheap for it fitted at dealer rates (as IIRC it's a pig of a job).

Anyway, hope it's the fuse.

MRpunchinella · Post by **MRpunchinella** » Thu Nov 08, 2007 9:03 am

Part only

but there is one on the shelf and he.....can hopefully stick it

MRpunchinella · Post by **MRpunchinella** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 8:53 am

I am very embarrased to say that i cant find the fuel pump fuse

i have looked in the engine bay around the back on the passenger side and I cant see anything that looks like a fuse or a fuse carrier. I even went into the boot and rummaged about.

Ive searched the pdf files that were sent kindly when i got the car but i cant find anything there using search function or reading them.

I know im missing something obvious but i really dont know what Im looking for. i found the inertia switch and that hasnt changed anything. still no fuel moving and no sound of the pump running up on turning key. All electrics ok.

anyone have a picture or could drive past lanarkshire and point it out saying "there it is you daft *******"?

Can anyone please put me out of my stupidity?

the car needs an MOT and tax this month so its getting bit urgent , i cant get to it until the weekends cause of work and its location.

sorry and thanks again

S1 '99.

Rich H · Post by **Rich H** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 8:58 am

On my '97 its in the boot, I pull out the boot bag and its on the RHS.

Find the ECU.
Find the black plastic lumps near to it.
One is the Multi Function Relay Unit, one is a cover for the fuse.

MRpunchinella · Post by **MRpunchinella** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 9:01 am

thanks

Ive had a look on the net and ive found a diagram. Just like you say.

Its pure stupidity to think it would be obvious and its a lesson on "why i shouldnt have got rid of the net in the house".

I am very grateful - again

Steve

MRpunchinella · Post by **MRpunchinella** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 11:35 am

mein papa had a look as I remain marooned at work.

found the fuse and stated that "its in pieces"

states that it looks "melted"

also the fact it was a 20 worries me slightly. couldnt start it as the battery is croaked so going to try this afternoon.

cheers to everyone who has contributed.

steve

tut · Post by **tut** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 12:00 pm

Rich

On both of my cars its on the LHS.

tut

MRpunchinella · Post by **MRpunchinella** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 12:32 pm

On replacing fuse and charge onto battery, started on half a turn and idling happily.

Going to have a little look in there myself this weekend.

A huge thanks to everyone and the offers of fuel pumps etc, I am very grateful.

cheers guys

Steve

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