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Steamroller · 09-08-2008

If you have a Honda, you probably know that the fuel pump doesn't work unless you crank the engine. Usually this isn't a problem unless you have to make a fuel system repair, or run out of gas. You can crank for a long time before filling the bowls. You might run out of battery before it fills and starts.
Kinda sucks if you're stuck along the road.

The fix is to bridge the fuel pump relay with a switch or in a pinch, a jumper wire.

I never thought I'd need it untill I broke down.

It saved my butt!

Mark · 09-09-2008

That's a cool tip. Thanks for the post and the pix.

adrian · 09-09-2008

This one has been added to the almanac.

http://motormaniacal.com/look/motorc...mp-bypass.html

Thanks for the great post, Steamroller.

09-08-2008	#1 (permalink)
Steamroller Road Warrior Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 16	Honda Modification If you have a Honda, you probably know that the fuel pump doesn't work unless you crank the engine. Usually this isn't a problem unless you have to make a fuel system repair, or run out of gas. You can crank for a long time before filling the bowls. You might run out of battery before it fills and starts. Kinda sucks if you're stuck along the road. The fix is to bridge the fuel pump relay with a switch or in a pinch, a jumper wire. I never thought I'd need it untill I broke down. It saved my butt! Last edited by Steamroller; 09-08-2008 at 11:12 PM. Reason: addition

09-09-2008	#2 (permalink)
Mark Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Southeast PA. (Pottstown) Posts: 215	That's a cool tip. Thanks for the post and the pix. __________________ 06' Ninja 650r - Black Our FAQ - About Me

09-09-2008	#3 (permalink)
adrian Spider Interwebby Thingy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Glendale, AZ (but SATX is home) Posts: 536 Check Out My Blog!	Fuel Pump: Bypass With Jumper Wire This one has been added to the almanac. http://motormaniacal.com/look/motorc...mp-bypass.html Thanks for the great post, Steamroller. __________________ "I just know that someday someone is going to start a thread here"

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