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Technical => Electrical Tech => Topic started by: Beau on November 07, 2009, 07:18:26 PM

Title: Connector identification *solved*
Post by: Beau on November 07, 2009, 07:18:26 PM
Well, in trying to track down why the Sport won't start, or more specifically, why the fuel pump won't energize, I found a brown connector near the eec. I'm not sure this is my issue, but in any case, I can't find the connector that it plugs into...

I've looked at my evtm, on page 61, it *appears* to be connector C222, which is the eec power relay terminals.

connector:
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l110/fordtruckfreeek/vehicle%20pics/1988%20Sport/102_0343.jpg)

wires from it:
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l110/fordtruckfreeek/vehicle%20pics/1988%20Sport/102_0345.jpg)

the bundle it splices to:
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l110/fordtruckfreeek/vehicle%20pics/1988%20Sport/102_0346.jpg)
Title: Connector identification *solved*
Post by: TurboCoupe50 on November 07, 2009, 07:39:14 PM
That's what it appears to be alright, you need the relay... The fuel pump will not energize unless the EEC is getting power...
Title: Connector identification *solved*
Post by: Beau on November 07, 2009, 07:43:03 PM
Thanks for verifying, now I gotta find the thing...sounds odd, considering I havn't removed any of the electrical stuff...
really hoping this is the issue. thanks again:D
Title: Connector identification *solved*
Post by: TurboCoupe50 on November 07, 2009, 08:03:17 PM
I believe any brown base relay will work(let me verify the color)... I know I have a green one in for my fuel pump that was snagged from another TC's auto dim...
Title: Connector identification *solved*
Post by: Beau on November 07, 2009, 08:08:03 PM
I plugged one in, but I guess it wasn't what I thought. Must've been the fuel door or trunk release...I'll go pop a relay in, and let you know what happens from there...
Title: Connector identification *solved*
Post by: Beau on November 07, 2009, 08:35:44 PM
That issue is solved, I now have fuel pressure.

Main problem is now I have no spark at the plugs. Going to see if the coil is sparking, and if it's not, it's likely something in the ignition switch, from when I had the column out. Nothing happens when I turn the key to start, or even run. As soon as I hook the positive battery cable up, the fuel pump kicks on, and my keyless entry keypad on the door is continually lit up.


Thanks again Tom. :D