My wife joined this forum because she has owned her 2005 Roadster since new but in 2015 she brought a new car and laid this one up. Now she wants to get it back on the road for the summer.
Not sure if I done the right thing but I fitted a new battery, checked the levels and tried to start it up. Ignition lights on, turned over well but didn’t start. After several attempts the engine was trying to fire but wouldn’t catch.
To me it seemed like a fuel problem and I noticed when the ignition is turned on the fuel gauge didn’t move so I put a gallon of petrol in the tank. The gauge still didn’t move, not sure if that’s normal! After several more attempts the engine still wants to fire but won’t catch. Believing it is still a fuel problem I checked the the fuel pressure at the test point on the fuel rail. I was expecting petrol to squirt out but it just leaked out and then as good as stopped. Should I purchase a fuel pressure tester and check it properly? I crawled under the car to look at the fuel pump. With the ignition on there is no noise, humming or vibration. However, the pump clicks when the ignition is turned on and again when it is turned off. I’m wondering if the pump is working properly. Does anyone else have any ideas?

 

Bet it's a locked up fuel pump if you have no pressure at the fuel rail test port with the ignition switch on. Happened to my stored cars. You have drained the fuel tank then added fresh fuel? Squirrel Crusher

 

You should hear the fuel pump run for several seconds once the key is turned on. If you don't hear it, then I suspect the fuel pump or the RCM that controls the fuel pump. These are the two most obvious issues to eliminate.

James

 

THe fuel pump does not 'click' it 'hums' when the key is turned to "on". No wonder you have no fuel pressure.
Your troubleshooting is above average, I will say that - you already found a problem.

 

Low voltage from a bad relay in the RCM could make it click but not run.

 

Thank you for your replies.
I have already checked the RCM all the relays look good and after inspecting with a jewellers loop all the solder joints look good. I’m going to check the RCM again, I know the fuel pump is number 4 relay, but does any one know from which end you count?
Failing that, maybe I will persuade the pump to start with a gentle hammer!
Thanks again,
Vince