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[AGD931]

Just noticed tonight that the small black fuse panel above the main fuse carrier, is sort of warm to the touch in the vicinity of fuses 1 &2 (on this smaller fuse block) fuse 2 on this is for the fuel pump relay according to the owners manual. I touched the bundle of wires leading to this fuse block to see if they had the same temperature, but they felt normal.

Is this something normal ? I am thinking that maybe the fuel pump relay could have something to do with it as a couple of times I have wiggled the relay with the engine running, it has stalled the engine on occasion.

Thanks for the help,

Arthur
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1981 931 S2
1990 E30 320i Cabrio
1979 Ford Capri Ghia

[Mr Bitey]

If your fuel pump is starting to wear out it will draw more Amps.

So the extra current flowing through those wires will generate more heat.
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Tom
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1979 924 NA
1979 924 NA - Parts car

[AGD931]

Thanks for your reply Tom,

I can see your logic, but I want to think that it isn't the fuel pump was changed two years ago...!!!.

I picked up a new fuel pump relay at work today, will give it a try to see if it makes any difference, as the one I removed from the car looks a bit manky and there is something rattling inside....

Thanks

Arthur
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1981 931 S2
1990 E30 320i Cabrio
1979 Ford Capri Ghia

[AGD931]

Small update, fitted a new fuel pump relay, it doesnt cut out anymore if I wiggle the relay

As to the fuse panel, cant decide if there is any difference....
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1981 931 S2
1990 E30 320i Cabrio
1979 Ford Capri Ghia