|
10 members (Paul F, RichardV6, dogmog, MartinB60, DJ66, CooperMan, Alistair, MJF, OZ 4/4, chanteclair),
250
guests, and
8
robots. |
|
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
Forums34
Topics48,343
Posts813,021
Members9,208
| |
Most Online1,046
Aug 24th, 2023
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2018
Posts: 30
Just Getting Started
|
OP
Just Getting Started
Joined: Oct 2018
Posts: 30 |
Sitting on side of road. Engine just stopped. It’s so windy I can’t hear if fuel pump running. Car only has 500 miles on it. Do fuel pumps ever give up that quickly?
Phil
2013 Sport Blue/Black Leather
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 1,613 Likes: 22
Talk Morgan Enthusiast
|
|
Talk Morgan Enthusiast
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 1,613 Likes: 22 |
Car only has 500 miles on it. Do fuel pumps ever give up that quickly? They have been know to fail that quickly. Check the reset button, around the lower right hand side of the oil tank, they have been known to trip unexpectedly.
2021 M3W
2013 M3W - Sold
1971 4/4 2 Seater
1934 Sports
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 1,363 Likes: 11
Has a lot to Say!
|
|
Has a lot to Say!
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 1,363 Likes: 11 |
Turn on ignition and check the battery voltage. When the current goes too low the electronics go blank and the engine just stops. Basically the Alternator/Rectifier was DOA. If the voltage is too low the fuel pump won't.
What's your mileage? Who cares. Is it practical? See #1. What happens when it rains? You get wet.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2018
Posts: 30
Just Getting Started
|
|
OP
Just Getting Started
Joined: Oct 2018
Posts: 30 |
Thanks - had it flat-bedded to garage since bad weather was on the way. Voltage is good. Still reading high even after multiple start attempts.
I'll check reset button later this weekend. I'll kick myself if that ends up being the culprit! lol
Thunderstorms just hitting where I was stranded so glad the Morgan and I are off the road!
Phil
2013 Sport Blue/Black Leather
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 1,363 Likes: 11
Has a lot to Say!
|
|
Has a lot to Say!
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 1,363 Likes: 11 |
Car won't turn over if the reset tripped so... May the fuel pump. If you turn on the ignition and don't hear the whine of the pump then that is the likely culprit!
What's your mileage? Who cares. Is it practical? See #1. What happens when it rains? You get wet.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 5,016 Likes: 3
Charter Member
|
|
Charter Member
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 5,016 Likes: 3 |
If a 2013 car with 500 miles only: she was not moved much.
Check the tank and fuel lines for debris!
Hannes
once: Green M3W; 2013
now: Red 4/4 Sport; 2011
and some practical cars for use in real life
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 7,060 Likes: 20
Talk Morgan Guru
|
Talk Morgan Guru
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 7,060 Likes: 20 |
Good to hear you are safe Phil. Trust you get this sorted soon on your 500 mile car
A Morgan Identified Fastidious Owner...
2011 4/4 Bespoke, 1981 Delorean, Auburn Boat Tail
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2019
Posts: 3,854 Likes: 2
Talk Morgan Addict
|
|
Talk Morgan Addict
Joined: Feb 2019
Posts: 3,854 Likes: 2 |
If a 2013 car with 500 miles only: she was not moved much.
Check the tank and fuel lines for debris! I was thinking the same.
The light at the end of the tunnel is actually a train. 2019 M3W
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2018
Posts: 30
Just Getting Started
|
|
OP
Just Getting Started
Joined: Oct 2018
Posts: 30 |
I couldn't stand it anymore, so I went over to the garage to test it. Hit the reset, then turned the key and the pump started. Hooray! Engine turned over a few times and caught and ran for a few seconds but couldn't rev it past 1500rpm, then stumbled and died. Totally silent - no pump. Hit reset again - no pump. Sooo, something is going on with pump or pump circuit. IIRC, the pump should run at all times so I guess it's time to start checking voltage through the circuit to make sure the pump is even getting power consistently. If it is, then it must be internal to the pump itself. Even if the lines are clogged the pump should be whirring. Now I remember my Caterham ownership. Lots of stuff to diagnose at first, then was pretty solid. Hope this phase doesn't last too long! 
Phil
2013 Sport Blue/Black Leather
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 1,613 Likes: 22
Talk Morgan Enthusiast
|
|
Talk Morgan Enthusiast
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 1,613 Likes: 22 |
The symptoms are those of a failed pump.
Check the fuel pressure at the test port on the top of the engine, it should be 58psi or thereabouts. The fact it won’t rev beyond 1500 points to low fuel pressure
2021 M3W
2013 M3W - Sold
1971 4/4 2 Seater
1934 Sports
|
|
|
|
|
