Fuel Pump problem

[philipbrown123]

Hi All

Just bought a 1999 speed six cerbera. Went to start this weekend and no go. Cannot hear the fuel pump starting up. Could this just be the fuel pump relays, or will tapping the fuel pump with a hammer be a good idea.

Also the indicators don't work but the hazards do. Relevant fuse looks good. Could this be the flasher unit. Are their 2, 1 for indicators and 1 for hazards. My fusebox layout is not as per the handbook. Surprise, surprise

Any helpful suggestions gratefully received

Regards Phil

[Byker28i]

Start with the simple. Have you touched the silver key
Then see if you have 12v at the pump itself, if not, the supply goes through the immobiliser. It might be as simple as reset that, I had mine do similar this year.

[Supateg]

Fuel pump terminals are prone to corrosion. Located under the car inboard chassis rail rear n/s check for 12v then trace back to relay / immobiliser

[philipbrown123]

I have touched the silver key but returned it to vertical position. What does it do anyway.

[Gazzab]

philipbrown123 said:

I have touched the silver key but returned it to vertical position. What does it do anyway.

It is designed to fall apart so suspect that thats your problem....
The wiring will have given up behind it.
It is basically an immobiliser key.

As for indicators... do they work if you put hazards on and off and then try again?

[jackwibble]

philipbrown123 said:

I have touched the silver key but returned it to vertical position. What does it do anyway.

Never never never never ever touch the silver key again are we clear on that ?

Good

[philipbrown123]

I only touched the silver key after the car would not start. How do you fix the wiring behind the key. The indicators do not work after the hazards have been on

[Gazzab]

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philipbrown123 said:

I only touched the silver key after the car would not start. How do you fix the wiring behind the key. The indicators do not work after the hazards have been on

My 2nd cerb did the opposite. Indicators needed a flick of hazards to work. ANDY at Apm fixed it.

[Vee8ight]

jackwibble said:

philipbrown123 said:

I have touched the silver key but returned it to vertical position. What does it do anyway.

Never never never never ever touch the silver key again are we clear on that ?

Good

Replace said key, with better key assembly/ button/ switch and be ok again

Daz

[philipbrown123]

Thanks for all the help. Problem ended up being no earth to ignition control unit. AA man was great.