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The fuse is ok and fits well. As mentioned in the above post, probably somewhere along the supply line something is wrong. I am suspecting the relays. If the wires were chewed off they will they give lower voltage? I am hoping for a relay fault.

Oh, I was not aware of it. The voltage should be 12V which it isn't currently. Will trace back the points as per this diagram and try and locate the issue. Thanks

Is it possible for you to confirm the voltage reading in your car? Does it show 12 in on position and does not rise with cranking. If so, it will help me zero in on the fault. I will then run a wire from battery and supply to pump to see if it work. That way we know if it is wiring or relay related issue. I am really thankful to you guys helping me out, I seem to find no help locally

Noted. SB 30 is present, it is 15A fuse and looks ok. I am not getting 12V. What could be cause for this? Perhaps because of low voltage the pump isn't starting. Any leads to chase on this issue?

This tool was used to open the connector. The clip engages in the middle and the helped move it easy. Pressing the tab wasn't releasing the clip.

Had disconnected the battery and used milld force to work. Connected the battery only when all fuel pipes were properly plugged in. Also, can someone suggest how to check for fuel in the tank. I pushed in a pipe to siphon of some fuel and drew nothing. Got the petrol vapours into my mouth but nothing else. The pipe also came out dry but had oil residue and smelled on petrol. Is it possible that there actually is no petrol in the tank and I should put in about 10 litres for the pump to prime and send it in the lines?

So finally we have a dry spell in Bombay. Opened up the fuel pump connector and checked for voltage. The connector has the hook in the middle and you will need a pin to push it to open. Struggled for some time and then used the tool I had to open trims to open it. Image attached. The pump was covered in thin layer of dust. Used a brush to clean and then the spilled petrol to wipe. Fuel pump pin 1 and 4 I gave a reading of 4 volts. Did not have any help to crank the engine and check voltage at the same time. Are the reading different in crank and in on position? The resistance in the pump male pins was 1.0, does that mean the pump is ok? There was absolutely no sound of priming by the pump when I opened the fuel lid to hear I have poured in about 4 litres of petrol, you think I should pour out more to reach a level for pump to prime? The fuel lines both black and blue had very little petrol in them. In fact the overall spillage was less than 10ml The engine bay fuel line too had just a wet patch, there was no spillage. The return line (blue was dry). I could smell petrol but nothing was trickling out. Cleaned the fuel pump top, pipes and installed them back. Now the confusing part. I had a fuse diagram which indicated fuse no.20 to be fuel pump however, that slot is empty in my car. I am confused, how can I get a voltage reading with no fuse in place. Please help with the correct fuel pump fuse number. If possible please share an image for reference. It is turning out to be a long post. Thank you all for the support and hopefully the mystery of fuel supply will get sorted soon. Just hoping not having to to open the pump before all these issues are sorted.

Absolutely. Safety first. Will be testing the electrical before starting to dismantle. The batteries will be disconnected and tank emptied. The reason for asking for an alternate tool was the cost of the tool. It is about 500 Euros which is just too much. I will make the tool in case the wood hack does not work. Thanks for the help and the caution advised, much appreciated.

Thank you for the link. This is the one I was mentioning about. With shipping and import taxes it nearly doubles in cost. I will make a tool incase the wood hack does not work. It is mighty encouraging for me to note the active interest you all are taking in the revival of my car. Thank you very much indeed.

This is encouraging. I to work alone and knowing it is possible really helps. Thanks. Will attempt and post with pictures soon. Have got the tools to siphon the fuel before opening the tank up and waiting for the rains to let up. It has been pouring here for a week non stop.

That is true. The final landed cost to me is about 500 Euro which seems excessive for a tool which will be used once. Will attempt the wooden hack as suggested.

Block of wood locked into the notches I suppose. Will be challenge to find a willing partner. In India DIY is frowned upon for some reason. People from my apartment building find it amusing that I work on my car. Will attempt solo and see if it works. If it does not work, will make the tool. In India the tool cost about 500 Euro which isn't worth it for one time use. Will update on the progress soon. Thanks for the tip

Yes, right tools is half the job. The issue is that this tool is not available in India and was hoping for an alternate tool which might fit. Fabricating one is very difficult but will get it done if that is what it takes. Thanks

Correct. I posted it to confirm if the disassembly is similar. I do understand that the versions are different.

Any tricks on how to open the plastic cap for the filter. I do not have the opening tools and let me know if someone has a hack to open this. Thanks

That is what I am not sure of. There was so much ambient noise that I just could. Tmrw morning, I shall try again. Also, got this video, MK2 looks almost like this. Will check for voltage and take it from there

Hello everyone, This is Sandeep from Goa / Mumbai India. I own a Fabia Mk2 HTP 1.2 Joined this forum recently and hadn't posted a formal introduction to self. I joined the forum to seek help from members here to revive my Fabia which was abandoned for almost 4 years since we moved to Goa for the lockdown. As mandated I have posted that in a separate appropriate forum. Thank you all for creating this group and hope I will be able to contribute here besides taking help for my Fabia. Thank you and cheers.

So the rains have let up and got a chance to work on the car. The fuel indicator is showing nothing, which it was doing so previously. The app connected via OBD port is showing open loop to the fuel supply. Is it that I have now choked the fuel filter or has the fuel pump failed. How do I check this. Do share pointers for this resolution. The fuel line in the engine bay is dry and I cannot smell any petrol in it. There is probably nothing coming from the tank. The engine cranks and fires if I spray cleaner in the air intake.

Unable to work on the car due to continuous heavy rains for last 2 days. The extra thinking time is now convincing me that the issue is with the fuel supply. Will start inspecting as soon as the weather clears up. Planning to manually add 5 litres to the tank and also some additive to clear the clogging in the line. Do share your suggestions. Thanks

Downloaded the log from the firing today. There is not RPM recorded however, the RPM need in the dashboard moved and so did the needle in the torque pro app. Probably this was just too short a duration or for reasons best to the app the RPM is not recorded. I suppose you are right about the sensor being disconnected but if that is the case is there any other source from where the app and dashboard draws the RPM reading?

Is this correct way to take of the fuel supply lines?

Connected the temp pins, physically checked all connections. opened up air filter box, filter was clean but the paper was in bad shape. Opened up the hoses and cleaned the throttle body. Throttle body wasn't that dirty. Cranked the engine and lo it fired. RPM meter went up and then it died. Sprayed some throttle body cleaner into the throttle body and it fired again but did not sustain. No fault codes showed up after this brief firing session. I suspect the fuel supply is an issue, let me know your views. I was mighty relieved to hear the engine crank. OBD port was plugged in but wasn't able to log any data, will configure the software and log again. Let me know where I should should look next to get the firing sustained. Thanks

Damn. I am not how to reach this from top. Will remove the air intake pipe and see if I can reach. Will update if I make some headway. Do suggest an approach if you can think of any. Thanks

This looks tough. Is this shot from top of the engine bay or from bottom? What are those 3 voids?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77lmoFumDDg This one?