Fusible Links, car won't start

[SilverStreak28]

I have cleaned the corrosion off of the wires leading into my fusible links on several occasions and they still turn green with corrosion no matter what I do to them. Would upgrading to maxi fuses help this problem or do I need to replace part of if not all of the wiring harness? Car wants to turn over but will not start, replaced the fuel pump and checked the fuel pump relay. Always had a problem with my fusible links, but I let my car sit for over a year so now I can't exactly figure out whats wrong with it and I have nothing else to drive. Please help....

[SteveJ]

Where in Georgia are you?

[2sixTZombii]

Can you hear the pump running? Is this an FI car? Do you have an eletrical tester, if not you can get them for really cheap at harbor freight. With that you can check for continuity between either side of the fusible links. If you know its getting fuel, then check your spark.

[SilverStreak28]

Habersham County about thirty minutes from you. I work in Gainesville. Lol Small world.

[SilverStreak28]

When you turn the ignition on the fuel pump does not run and the car does not start. Wiring seems to be good from the fuel pump relay to the fuel pump. It looks like the ignition relay is not functioning. I'm trying to locate it now.

[siteunseen]

Make sure that connectors on the starter, small wire.

I've run speaker wire from my battery straight to the fuel pump to test it, it's got a positive and a negative post.

[SilverStreak28]

When I ran speaker wire straight to the fuel pump it worked properly.

[siteunseen]

is the fuel line coming out of the metal fuel filter before the fuel rail hard when you pinch it, like is has pressure built up? Could be a clogged fuel filter.

[SilverStreak28]

I replaced the filter when I replaced the pump.

[siteunseen]

here's my last idea, the EFI power connection off the battery. http://atlanticz.ca/zclub/techtips/e...ons/index.html

[SteveJ]

How anxious are you about getting this fixed? I'm tied up for the next couple of weeks, but I might be able to help you after that.

[siteunseen]

He's driving Reeboks right now!

[SilverStreak28]

Sweet that might be my problem I haven't checked that yet and SHE (me) is driving reeboks right now. :P

[SilverStreak28]

I'm looking to get it fixed as soon as possible, but there are all sorts of things I could use a hand with on that car if you'd be willing to come take a look and give me some ideas I'd pay your for your time.

[2sixTZombii]

Is it just the fuel pump that isn't running or are the coil and fuel injection not getting power either? If its just the pump you could put on a direct power toggle switch, just to get rolling till you fix it right.

[SteveJ]

I will be more than happy to take a look. Just don't try driving it around with any jury-rigged fixes. They can cause far more problems for you.

For the corrosion, a thorough cleaning followed by a coating of dielectric grease may resolve the issue. Do you have covers over the links?

[SilverStreak28]

The car wants to turn over. There are covers over the links. Let me know when you are free. 706-768-2938