1984 3.2 Carrera non start

[silverspeed]

Purchased a very genuine car two years ago but for one reason or another the car has stood in the garage for 6 months on a battery conditioner. Gone to start it and cranks well but it will not start. Seems no spark or sign of fuel at the plugs . Tried a DME relay bypass through the fuse and sounded like the fuel pump clicks a few times before stopping . Replaced DME relay thinking this control the coil and pump but still no joy . Up until this time it started on the button and it's was already booked in for a major service in two weeks . The problem is it's stored in a garage which is pretty well impossible for a breakdown truck to recover it from so really need to get it started. Any thoughts appreciated .

[graemel]

Sounds like the fuel pump has packed up or you could have a problem with the immobiliser.
ask the guys on impactbumpers.com
they are always very helpful

[silverspeed]

graemel said:

Sounds like the fuel pump has packed up or you could have a problem with the immobiliser.
ask the guys on impactbumpers.com
they are always very helpful

Thanks . I thought immobiliser ( it's a scorpion aftermarket) but don't have a manual . Think I will speak to them first before I go looking for the pump ( under the car I think!) .

[Chester Lampwick]

My only breakdown on my '85 3.2 911 in 18 months was when the fuel pump refused to start, and so did the car, outside Halfords. A young man came from the AA (younger than the car), and on advice from his helpline, got the pump working again by hitting it with a hammer while the ignition was on. Rough, but got me going again.

The pump is above the 'bash plate' almost between the front wheels, and is easy to remove. I clamped the fuel pipe from the tank with 2 pairs of mole grips, with the jaws wrapped in cloth so I didn't cut the rubber pipe. Do disconnect the battery unless you enjoy being on fire.

I found there are two types of pump available - the small £25 Chinese ones available on Ebay, which is what had failed, or the fatter and longer £145 Bosche version, which is what went back on.