FBH Pump?

Mel Dawson · 5th November 2009, 19:53

Hi,
Tried to test fuel burning heater today by earthing pin 3 & fan run but did not light ,tried it a few times but nothing, is there a way of checking if power is getting to fuel pump if so how?

Thanks Mel:lol:

Sorry ive put this in wrong section could a mod move it to technical help please.

Thanks.

Departed · 6th November 2009, 17:24

You could try checking for volts at the pump, under the drivers side at the back.

If the pump is working, you can hear it ticking.

Keith · 6th November 2009, 17:43

If the FBH PCB is dead it will not even try to pulse the pump
If it is ok best thing is to conect up a light bulb and see if it flashes

Mel Dawson · 6th November 2009, 20:55

The problem is i cant here ticking(& im half deaf) i just want to now if its getting a supply so that if it is pump must be u.s.

Cheers Mel

Dragrad · 6th November 2009, 23:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mel Dawson

Hi,
Tried to test fuel burning heater today by earthing pin 3 & fan run but did not light ,tried it a few times but nothing, is there a way of checking if power is getting to fuel pump if so how?

Thanks Mel:lol:

Sorry ive put this in wrong section could a mod move it to technical help please.

Thanks.

In a few days the weather people are saying we can expect frost.... if it works it will

5th November 2009, 19:53	#1
Mel Dawson Passed Away 2004 facelift saloon cdti se connoisser Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brixham Posts: 765 Thanks: 88 Thanked 22 Times in 17 Posts	FBH Pump? Hi, Tried to test fuel burning heater today by earthing pin 3 & fan run but did not light ,tried it a few times but nothing, is there a way of checking if power is getting to fuel pump if so how? Thanks Mel:lol: Sorry ive put this in wrong section could a mod move it to technical help please. Thanks. Last edited by Mel Dawson; 5th November 2009 at 19:57.. Reason: Wrong section

6th November 2009, 17:24	#2
Departed Retired -- Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: -- Posts: 3,785 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	You could try checking for volts at the pump, under the drivers side at the back. If the pump is working, you can hear it ticking.

6th November 2009, 17:43	#3
Keith This is my second home ZT400 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellesmere Posts: 5,948 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 29 Posts	If the FBH PCB is dead it will not even try to pulse the pump If it is ok best thing is to conect up a light bulb and see if it flashes

6th November 2009, 20:55	#4
Mel Dawson Passed Away 2004 facelift saloon cdti se connoisser Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brixham Posts: 765 Thanks: 88 Thanked 22 Times in 17 Posts	The problem is i cant here ticking(& im half deaf) i just want to now if its getting a supply so that if it is pump must be u.s. Cheers Mel