CarrieJT
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On 9/22/2022 at 4:43 PM, 2seater said:
To check the fuel pump activation directly, check for voltage on the green connector which is somewhere near the brake master under the hood. It is a bare female spade. Should have voltage for a few seconds when the key is turned to run. Alternately, apply 12v+ to the connector which will activate the pump if it is capable of running
I videoed it and yes it flashed the light tester at the green connector and at the relay. I can get it to run if someone sprays carb cleaner into intake. I was sure glad to hear it run...although it sounded like my motorcycle...neighbor had cut off the cat conv...
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On 9/22/2022 at 8:15 PM, DAVES89 said:
Just today I fired up my winter Reatta. Everything worked when it went into storage, but when I got it no chimes, touch screen illumination or buttonsworking on the touch screen. Swapped out the PCM [Power Control Module] and everything came back. I did check the fuses but that wasn't it.
I have a spare car for parts I was considering doing that to get my lights on. Also the 110inverter in the dash I think I'll swap it...
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On 9/23/2022 at 3:23 PM, padgett said:
Where are you ? May be someone close who can help.
Oklahoma. I think you found that on the other site ..
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On 9/23/2022 at 3:09 PM, Barney Eaton said:
You should get the old fuel out even if the pump does not need replacing.
The neighbors had already relieved me of all fuel and my catalytic converter... 🙄 So no problem with the gas except what was still in the lines. I'll drain out the 3gal I put in though, good idea
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Where is that located? Behind glove box? I have a complete parts car. Do you know if fuel pump power goes thru there?
Man I really don't wanna change it, but he fuel pump... Lol.
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My 1988 Reatta is finally home and it's been so long I've forgotten most of my knowledge. Hoping someone here can help. I have shop manuals but I don't speak that language too well.
No interior lights for anything anywhere, no normal clicking and whirring buzz...and no fuel pump sound. I got battery on and engine will run with carb cleaner sprayed into intake.
I swapped steering columns and was able to start with key (long story between ex and thieves). The heater, a.c., CRT, etc was not working nor was dash lights, before I parked it in 2015. But could still drive it.
Any ideas? I don't see any rat chewed wires or loose connections. I'm thinking a bad relay or blown inline fuse, or I'm missing something maybe?
Help is much appreciated... This was my favorite car ever made. I have an extra for parts so I'm ready to learn/get going again! TIA!
New to forum, reviving parked 88
in Buick Reatta
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All this seemed to check out clean and still tight. I got connectors today so I'm going to swap out the relay terminal for fuel pump. It's just greasy nasty but seems functional. I checked the pins and also swapped relays. Same result...no fuel pump.
I wonder about the wires actually under the car to the pump? Which side are they on? Maybe a rat chewed it or they cut it when removing my cat conv???