Mk1 Cabriolet - does not want to start!

[Jarred]

you should be able to bridge the relay.

Ie take it out, and connect a piece of wire into where the relay normally sits. Can't remember which two spots it is, but it should provide constant power to the FP.

So bridge it, let it run for 2 seconds, and try and start it. IF it doesn't start, take it out again, otherwise you'll flood it

[paulie71]

Here's one idea from VWVortex forum
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Bentley Bible says to bridge terminal 30 (battery power) to terminal 87 (switched relay output). Maybe a strand of wire with a male crimp terminal at each end with a simple on-off switch might do the trick.

[Vilz]

I found that thread as well. I haven't had time to try anything yet, I am gonna try a few different things tommorow and see if I can diagnose the problem.

I am not sure what else it could be really...

[paulie71]

mine had the same problem a couple of years back. I tested everything and then the relay (duh!), a new relay and the worlds aligned again

[Vilz]

Where did you geta new fuel pump relay? What number is on your relay? My one says 62 I think.

[paulie71]

I got mine in Brisbane back in the day, but I am sure the guys at Volkspower in Burwood can help out.
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