Guest reefer Posted April 10, 2006 Report Posted April 10, 2006 Hi everyone,I have read the previuos threads on the electric water pump, (Run on pump ) but can any one explain when it should run ?.Mine runs some times at not at other times. Can run after a short journey or a long journey or not at all.I talked to one of the mechanics at my local fraud dealer who said that it was also controlled by the rear heater ( booster heater) controller as well as engine water temp. TIS is no help here either !.So can any one provide a description of how this electric pump works.thanks,Reefer. Quote
Bigjeeze Posted April 10, 2006 Report Posted April 10, 2006 Difficult one - I have been told the pump is to ensure even cooling of the head etc when the engine is off - and as such it comes on after any use for a while after you switch off. I can't quite see why it would have anything to do with the booster heater as it comes on in the summer as well. I assume it could be linked but it doesn't seem obvious as to why. Iam sure someone will know. Quote
gazza007 Posted April 10, 2006 Report Posted April 10, 2006 It runs all the time the engine is running & for a couple of minutes afterwards. Quote
Masked Marauder Posted April 10, 2006 Report Posted April 10, 2006 It is the same pump as the booster heater, but the booster heater has it's own if needed (only the parking heater type does) and it is located by the booster heater unit. Quote
Bigjeeze Posted April 10, 2006 Report Posted April 10, 2006 Had a quick look at elsawin - I am not sure but it does look like there is a relay controlling this pump. Mine is fitted on the bulkead behind the cylinder head . Quote
dave_m Posted April 10, 2006 Report Posted April 10, 2006 Check this post out :D http://www.fordgalaxy.org.uk/ford/index.ph...topic=7510&st=0 Hope this helps. Quote
Guest reefer Posted April 11, 2006 Report Posted April 11, 2006 Thanks for the info everyone. I knew somebody would know.I will check out the electrics first. If I need a new pump I will use the info on the previuos post.Thanks again. Quote
Steveenduro Posted November 20, 2007 Report Posted November 20, 2007 I had problems finding a reasonably priced pump for my MkII. Best was just over Quote
JohnR Posted November 20, 2007 Report Posted November 20, 2007 Don't need to buy a new pump if you are handy with a file and soldering iron....check the faq thread to replace the brushes for about a fiver! Quote
mattc Posted November 20, 2007 Report Posted November 20, 2007 If it's just the brushes that have gone just buy two new ones from a auto leccy for around a quid and spend a hour fiddling with some sand paper while the missus watches Eastenders. it works a treat.Cheers Matt. Quote
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