Car dead....need help!

[Captain Mark]

Went out to start the TTA this morning and it was dead. Last night after driving the car, I heard something electrical running in the rear of the car, like around the fuel tank. I am new to these cars and figured it was just something they do. Well, I guess not! I came out this morning to start it and it was dead. I tried jumping it off, but it was too dead. But, after I hooked up the jumper cables, I heard the sound come on again. Is this a fuel pump problem? Is this common?

Thanks

 

[Rogue Leader]

That sound was the fuel pump, sounds like it was still running all night and killed your battery...

 

[Captain Mark]

How do I remedy this? Do I need a new pump, or is there a relay that can be changed?

Anyone?

 

[striker_29]

Yeah I think it could be the relay. Look under the hood, on the drivers side fender well you should see it there along with the fan relay, etc. Might be a good time to go ahead and run a hotwire kit and be done with it.

 

[Captain Mark]

Thanks boys. I'll replace the relay.

How are the thrasher chips?

 

[striker_29]

Lot of people like them. I was just about to order one, when I realized I had a bad bearing. Can't beat it for the money I would think. The first thing I would do is get a good walbro fuel pump, adjustable regulator, and hotwire kit. Good luck!

 

[blackbuick87]

Originally posted by striker_29
I was just about to order one, when I realized I had a bad bearing.

Dude that sucks. what happened there?

 

[striker_29]

Well I guess a little too much detonation. You can hear it at startup for a second or two then it goes away. Gonna drop the pan, try and replace it before it starts to eat into the crank.

 

[Captain Mark]

Thanks for the help boys, it was the relay. $15 at NAPA and I'm back on the road.

And, I do have a walbro fuel pump, adjustable regulator, and hotwire kit.

Thanks again for the help. What did we do before the internet!