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Autoprof suggested I should start a thread detailing my problems
The Relays I believe are problematic for me are the 8567's
When Kate first failed to start at Penticton meet, Bob (BlastfromPast) swapped Relay #44 & #49 (I think - both 8567 anyway)She started right up
I must say, when she did not start she had a sound very difficult to describe - sort of wheezing, like getting some gas but not enough - she was "almost running" but not quite.
Next couple times she started, but on the way home late Saturday, I pulled over for a catnap - she wouldn't start when ready to resume trip home
In the middle of nowhere, I swapped 2 relays. As it turned out I was lucky she started, because I swapped in a #3412 into the Fuel Pump Related #44 - 8567 - no idea why that worked!
Anyway, got home very late - next day, would not start.
I swapped the Relays back to original position and she started
Next time, she did not start - I swapped 2 #8567 Relays - and she started
Day later she would not start (at KellyO's suggestion) I gave the #44 Relay a slight palm slap (down) and she started.
So, as much as I want to, I don't know if I can trust the "Little Vixen"
My very helpful brother came over, he dismantled the fuse box, but could not see any problems
The inside of the fuse box was pristine, but I took sandpaper to the posts of all #8567's and the one small fuse relating to the fuel pump.
I saw a youtube about how to test relays - will attach if I can find it.
Dana connected wires as per the youtube so we could see if the Relays were performing properly - and they seem to be
He checked the grounds that can be located without tearing seats out etc.
Anyway, seems like I am just waiting to see if another issue comes up.
I am going to buy #8567 & #3412 Relays, just to have on hand
I don't believe Kate will strand me, but for now, I am leaving the fuse box cover off and keeping the trips short
This youtube is only a couple minutes long - but worked for us.
The Relays I believe are problematic for me are the 8567's
When Kate first failed to start at Penticton meet, Bob (BlastfromPast) swapped Relay #44 & #49 (I think - both 8567 anyway)She started right up
I must say, when she did not start she had a sound very difficult to describe - sort of wheezing, like getting some gas but not enough - she was "almost running" but not quite.
Next couple times she started, but on the way home late Saturday, I pulled over for a catnap - she wouldn't start when ready to resume trip home
In the middle of nowhere, I swapped 2 relays. As it turned out I was lucky she started, because I swapped in a #3412 into the Fuel Pump Related #44 - 8567 - no idea why that worked!
Anyway, got home very late - next day, would not start.
I swapped the Relays back to original position and she started
Next time, she did not start - I swapped 2 #8567 Relays - and she started
Day later she would not start (at KellyO's suggestion) I gave the #44 Relay a slight palm slap (down) and she started.
So, as much as I want to, I don't know if I can trust the "Little Vixen"
My very helpful brother came over, he dismantled the fuse box, but could not see any problems
The inside of the fuse box was pristine, but I took sandpaper to the posts of all #8567's and the one small fuse relating to the fuel pump.
I saw a youtube about how to test relays - will attach if I can find it.
Dana connected wires as per the youtube so we could see if the Relays were performing properly - and they seem to be
He checked the grounds that can be located without tearing seats out etc.
Anyway, seems like I am just waiting to see if another issue comes up.
I am going to buy #8567 & #3412 Relays, just to have on hand
I don't believe Kate will strand me, but for now, I am leaving the fuse box cover off and keeping the trips short
This youtube is only a couple minutes long - but worked for us.