And now it doesn't f****** start!

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Post Sun Oct 09, 2011 8:56 pm

My M52 conversion is almost complete. I've had the car starting & running, moving under it's own power, but it ran like a pig (see other thread). I have completely gone through all of the vacuum pipes etc. and checked or changed them all to get rid of the diagnosed air leak. I put everything back together carefully and then went to start the car - it won't start.

I realised after a couple of goes that I can't hear the fuel pump when I switch the ignition on, so that's my prime suspect. I haven't changed anything to do with that though (I think) so am stuck. What/how can I check this or over-ride it to see if that's my problem?

Simple answers please, I'm a numpty when it comes to electrics!

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Post Sun Oct 09, 2011 9:10 pm

Have you checked the fuse?
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Post Sun Oct 09, 2011 9:21 pm

check the cam & crank sensors are still plugged in, you may have loosened the connectors rummaging around under the manifold
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Post Sun Oct 09, 2011 9:58 pm

Thanks both, I'll check when it's light again.

I had a very quick look at the fuse box, but with the lid still on. Any idea which fuse it is?
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Post Sun Oct 09, 2011 10:06 pm

Fuse 11, will be either 7.5 or 15 amp, 7.5 amp is plenty :)