New Member RX-7 Technical Post your first technical questions here, in an easy flame free environment, before jumping into the main technical sections.

my first rx7

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 19, 2013 | 03:47 AM
  #1  
franks89's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
From: virginia
VA my first rx7

So I just bought my first rx7 it is an 86 model with no after market equipment (bone stock) it is the non turbo which sucks I know but with these cars having so many options as far as interchanging and swapping I'm very pleased with the purchase. I bought the car non running for 325 and can't get it started I've come to the conclusions that's its not getting fuel and the fuel pump wont kick on I need some advise on what to do to try and fix this prblem i would appreciate any feed back
Reply
Old May 19, 2013 | 08:33 AM
  #2  
samjaza78's Avatar
the multicultural garage
 
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 133
Likes: 0
From: Everett, WA
If you spray starter fluid down the intake and crank it, will it start?

How old's the fuel pump? Have you tried to replace it? What are the voltages on the connector?
Reply
Old May 19, 2013 | 10:04 AM
  #3  
misterstyx69's Avatar
Retired Moderator, RIP
Tenured Member: 20 Years
iTrader: (142)
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 25,581
Likes: 136
From: Smiths Falls.(near Ottawa!.Mapquest IT!)
this is the type of car that you just can't try to start after a long time of sitting.
It needs to be "gone over" thoroughly or it bites you in the Butt every time.
Look up Aaron's Homepage and hit the "improper storage" info.
That may help you.
By the way the Pump does not run when just turn the Key to ON.It(the fuel pump) will run on Start position.
After the Car starts and the Air flow meter Flapper valve is moved,that is what sends the signal for the Pump to run.
Reply
Old May 19, 2013 | 10:21 AM
  #4  
Aaron Cake's Avatar
Engine, Not Motor
Tenured Member: 20 Years
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 29,798
Likes: 128
From: London, Ontario, Canada
Try to force the fuel pump on by jumping the yellow test connector at the passenger shock tower and turning the key to RUN. The pump should operate.

In normal circumstances the pump only operates during cranking and when the AFM sends a signal by closings a switch.

If the car has been sitting, as already indicated, then the entire fuel system will need to be overhauled.

Removing An RX-7 From Storage, Dealing With Improper Storage
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Th0m4s
Build Threads
25
Feb 26, 2019 02:04 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:01 AM.