Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Electrical and Instruments => Topic started by: TiO on November 22, 2023, 13:11:27

Title: Fuel pump not on = dead!
Post by: TiO on November 22, 2023, 13:11:27

Hi. Have a 250sl. Drive’s beautiful! However, have been left in the rain with a cover on, and since then, when I try and start it, I don’t hear the fuel pump coming on. So the vehicle is turning but not wanting to start.

Checked the fuse. All good. Help will be much appreciated!

Title: Re: Fuel pump not on = dead!
Post by: dirkbalter on November 22, 2023, 14:48:42

You should check the Voltage at the pump. Make sure you get 12V at the pump terminals.
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Title: Re: Fuel pump not on = dead!
Post by: Jordan on November 22, 2023, 16:21:51

It may be a loose wire or one of them has become disconnected from the pump.  Also possible pump has seized or is plugged and stopped running (although there is a filter in the pump hopefully).

Title: Re: Fuel pump not on = dead!
Post by: rwmastel on November 22, 2023, 19:48:20

Spin, or remove/replace, the fuse for the fuel pump.  It just may need a fresh contact surface.