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: Got the car running.. got another issue though...


unlucky
09-11-2002, 02:06 AM
Well.. after consulting with a Clark at JWT, Jon Abbot(nismodriver), and Danny(turbomiata), the problem was deemed as a bad ground. Got that fixed.. and now I'm having some issues with fuel. The pump isn't acting right. If I start the car.. it takes about 5-6 seconds for the thing to prime up all the way. You can hear it as it does this. The car won't stay running until this happens. Also.. it lacks any kind of top end power.. It just stops pulling... Jon was thinking a wiring gremlin with the fuel pump.. as I can hear it's sound change when I turn a blinker on.. or an accesory. Anyone have anything to add to this?
Travis

unlucky
09-11-2002, 02:07 AM
oh... and it's a Walbro 255lph intank..

jdubs99
09-11-2002, 11:24 AM
Haven't worked on many Nissan's, but I've heard a rewire is necessary on many Walbro pumps, along with an upgrade to 10 gauge wiring.:confused:

Some of the DSM guys have experienced the same problem and this seemed to fix or improve the condition.

unlucky
09-11-2002, 11:59 AM
I have a bosch 30 amp relay.. I am grabbing the ECU trigger wire from the pump harness.. and then running a bigger wire and relay from the battery. I hope that will help..

mpg9999
09-11-2002, 03:30 PM
http://www.roadraceengineering.com/fuelpumptechtip.htm