Happy New Year to everyone. Any guidance/help greatly appreciated on this irritating issue. I have an 02 plate 4/4 with a 1.8 Zetec and to date has been running no problem. However, just before Christmas I thought I would run her up, (currently sitting snug and warm in a garage), and lo and behold she would not fire. I have checked all fuses and they are fine. So, feeling confident that the relay would be the issue I tracked down a new Bosch replacement and quickly replaced the old one this morning. You guessed it - no joy.
I should explain at this point I am not as knowledgable as I would like on all things mechanical, and electrics are, to me, a “dark art” ! However, my brain is telling me that the fuel pump is the next thing to check. Now, when I turn on the ignition I hear the relay “double click” but no sound of a pump. To be honest I am not sure I could ever hear it anyway.
So, that is a long winded way to ask for advice. Where is the fuel “pipe” in the engine bay on a1.8 Zetec so I can see if the pump is working ? (Just thinking if I can disconnect to see if fuel is being sent ?.) Is the fuel pump in the tank, and if so how does one get at it for replacement etc. Any advice/opinions are always welcome and appreciated.
Chris
