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Shongololo · Sep 15th, 2021, 15:40

Hi all,

I'm sure a fair few of you are on the Facebook group but thought I would seek advice here too.

1989 240 GLT B230e
Car wouldn't start a few days ago.

Shorted fuse 4 & 6 can hear both the in-tank pump and the main pump running. Fuel pump relay doesn't 'click' anymore with ignition on. Replaced this with a 'known working 2nd hand unit' still no click. Shorted the FPR - pumps run continuously - car now starts, but idle is VERY lumpy/rough needs throttle to keep from stalling and it smells VERY rich.

Any ideas? Could it be a vacuum leak or a fuel pressure problem? I'm not sure what to check next.

Many thanks in advance!

Sep 15th, 2021, 15:40	#1
Shongololo New Member Last Online: Feb 15th, 2024 14:23 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Edinburgh	'89 240 won't start. Hi all, I'm sure a fair few of you are on the Facebook group but thought I would seek advice here too. 1989 240 GLT B230e Car wouldn't start a few days ago. Shorted fuse 4 & 6 can hear both the in-tank pump and the main pump running. Fuel pump relay doesn't 'click' anymore with ignition on. Replaced this with a 'known working 2nd hand unit' still no click. Shorted the FPR - pumps run continuously - car now starts, but idle is VERY lumpy/rough needs throttle to keep from stalling and it smells VERY rich. Any ideas? Could it be a vacuum leak or a fuel pressure problem? I'm not sure what to check next. Many thanks in advance!