Gear select problem
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Gear select problem
Hey I have my 87 Fc and it idles but when put in gear it dies I checked the fuses and also the fuel pump won’t hum it’s connected could it be it’s not getting power? And can I have some suggestions on the fuel pump not getting power what can I check
welcome to the board. 
is the car manual or automatic? try and describe a little more of what happens when it dies.
you said the car idles, so the fuel pump is working - at least, at idle. if you're listening to hear it with the key in the ON position, then you won't unless you jump the circuit or maybe if you move the AFM door. the Gen 2 cars only turn the pump on when the AFM "sees" air movement.
is the car manual or automatic? try and describe a little more of what happens when it dies.
you said the car idles, so the fuel pump is working - at least, at idle. if you're listening to hear it with the key in the ON position, then you won't unless you jump the circuit or maybe if you move the AFM door. the Gen 2 cars only turn the pump on when the AFM "sees" air movement.
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welcome to the board.
is the car manual or automatic? try and describe a little more of what happens when it dies.
you said the car idles, so the fuel pump is working - at least, at idle. if you're listening to hear it with the key in the ON position, then you won't unless you jump the circuit or maybe if you move the AFM door. the Gen 2 cars only turn the pump on when the AFM "sees" air movement.
is the car manual or automatic? try and describe a little more of what happens when it dies.
you said the car idles, so the fuel pump is working - at least, at idle. if you're listening to hear it with the key in the ON position, then you won't unless you jump the circuit or maybe if you move the AFM door. the Gen 2 cars only turn the pump on when the AFM "sees" air movement.
the pump is in the tank, so i don't know how much i would expect to hear it hum.
that said, as for your problem, i'm not used to dealing with automatic Rx-7s, so let me start with the basics. have you checked for any potential vacuum leaks? look for any lines/hoses that may go to the transmission itself.
also, where does it idle in neutral?
here is a link to a copy of the FSM: Foxed.ca
for your coolant buzzer issue, check the level sensor. if the wire is broken (or breaking) then it can cause the buzzer.
that said, as for your problem, i'm not used to dealing with automatic Rx-7s, so let me start with the basics. have you checked for any potential vacuum leaks? look for any lines/hoses that may go to the transmission itself.
also, where does it idle in neutral?
here is a link to a copy of the FSM: Foxed.ca
for your coolant buzzer issue, check the level sensor. if the wire is broken (or breaking) then it can cause the buzzer.
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the pump is in the tank, so i don't know how much i would expect to hear it hum.
that said, as for your problem, i'm not used to dealing with automatic Rx-7s, so let me start with the basics. have you checked for any potential vacuum leaks? look for any lines/hoses that may go to the transmission itself.
also, where does it idle in neutral?
here is a link to a copy of the FSM: Foxed.ca
for your coolant buzzer issue, check the level sensor. if the wire is broken (or breaking) then it can cause the buzzer.
that said, as for your problem, i'm not used to dealing with automatic Rx-7s, so let me start with the basics. have you checked for any potential vacuum leaks? look for any lines/hoses that may go to the transmission itself.
also, where does it idle in neutral?
here is a link to a copy of the FSM: Foxed.ca
for your coolant buzzer issue, check the level sensor. if the wire is broken (or breaking) then it can cause the buzzer.
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From: Texas
welcome to the board.
is the car manual or automatic? try and describe a little more of what happens when it dies.
you said the car idles, so the fuel pump is working - at least, at idle. if you're listening to hear it with the key in the ON position, then you won't unless you jump the circuit or maybe if you move the AFM door. the Gen 2 cars only turn the pump on when the AFM "sees" air movement.
is the car manual or automatic? try and describe a little more of what happens when it dies.
you said the car idles, so the fuel pump is working - at least, at idle. if you're listening to hear it with the key in the ON position, then you won't unless you jump the circuit or maybe if you move the AFM door. the Gen 2 cars only turn the pump on when the AFM "sees" air movement.
for finding the vacuum line, my advice is download the FSM. it will likely have an illustration and/or diagram to show you.
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