was putting stereo in ef 6cyl, wires arced out but accident...car was working fine now car wont start...windes over ...sounds like it wants to start....checked all fuses...sounds like the fuel pumps not working...what could it be??????? any help asap?????????

hi guys,i got the misses to type that while i was kicking the car lol.
jist is we were hooking up wiring for a cd deck,it did arc a couple of times by total accident,anyways we got it all in and go to move the car and and all we get is it winding.
we checked all fuses and they are all good.
tommorow we are going to replace all relays.
funny thing is the fuel pump is making no noise AND the interior fan which was previously working is making all noise and no blow.
SO..either we have blown the relays for fan and fuel pump
OR its a coincedence and the pump has died by natural causes.
i am stuck guys and would appreciate any suggestions.
thanks.

Check the work you have already done?Test the fuses near the battery,I am sure there is a fuel pump fuse there.Make sure you haven't crushed or pulled out any vacuum lines.I don't think you would have damaged any relays and the next time disconnect the battery so you can't short out any wires .Kevman

Have you tried disconnecting the battery for a bit and then plugging it back in? Relays might be stuck.

If that doesn't work...check fuses again. They may see fine sometimes, but they may also have a break closer to the side away from where the viewing bit is.

If you have done the above, get your partner to start the car while you bash the top of the fuel pump access hole, or kicking the fuel tank. If it starts then your fuel pump has had it.

Coincidence or not...ALWAYS UNPLUG THE EARTH FROM THE BATTERY WHEN DOING ELECTRICAL WORK!!!

phong =P~

thanks guys..all fuses show light with the test lamp.the only ones i havent checked are the glass top ones under the bonnet..couldnt work out how to check em.

UPDATE.....................
no power at the fuel pump and no fuel gauge.!
this is pissing me off..i just replaced all fuses
smashed the fuel tank
dissonected and recconected the battery..
nothing..
anymore ideas?

ok the fuel pump will only run for a couple of seconds to prime and then shuts off until you wind the motor over.if you lost pump & gauge then check tank connections.Did you wipe out an earth wire doing cd player?Worst case scenario would be ecu.Turn ignition on and leave on for an hour or 30 minutes [forgot which one]and make sure batttery is charged up!Turn a/c and fans stereo off while waiting.Good luck.do the ignition one 1st.

cheers guys,it was the bloody fuel pump relay..it was corroded and s**t..so a total coincedence.

lol, murphys law strikes again.