Fuel pump problems?

[robwizard]

So I was clogging up my diary thread with questions and it was steering way off course.. I have a no start problem. Changed the dissy cap and rotor arm and am now getting a spark on all four cylinders, the airway is completely clear so it's likely a fuel problem?

In the Haynes it says that when I turn the ignition on I should hear a whirring or buzzing noise from the rear seats, I don't hear this when I turn the ignition on.. but if I try and start it and then switch the ignition off I can clearly hear a loud whirring from the fuel pump. I have been trying to locate the correct relay to check it, but I can't seem to find it anywhere Doesn't seem to be behind the glove box (though I did find a suspicious Ford relay lurking around..) And I can't seem to find the relay box under the steering wheel that others have suggested..? Any ideas?

Cheers

[POE]

Hi ' i had similiar problems with mine and nothing associated with fuel pump 'mines an 89 turbo and doesnt make ' a noise until turning key ' relays on mine are under right hand side near fuse box ( two together) my problem was cold start sensor as could yours be ' hope this helps

[Robou]

Some ECU's activate the fuel pump relay when the motor is turning at 45 rpm. This is a safety precaution.
If you hear the pump better check the fuel line, especially the filter.
Never heard of the presence of a cold start sensor.

[POE]

Maybe used the wrong description but meaning temp sensor under dizzy cap with the one wire

[robwizard]

Found the relays but they all look the same haha.. gonna test all of them tomorrow..

Cheers

[Alan 480]

both my 1800 (E) & 2litre (L) I have always heard the fuel pump run up for a few seconds when key at position 2, then wait until pump goes 'quiet' before try the starter, fires up straight off as then the injectors all pressurised BEFORE engine starts cranking