I've never been inside one, but the principle is easu. When the ref light comes on the pump is switched off. The on/reserve switch bypasses the controller to put voltage back on the pump. I'm sure it has a relay in it. With a little thought you could even build one from scratch.
Al Hatten
'93 Virago XV-1100
VOC #7745
Maui - Poi Country
On Sat, 18 Feb 2006 10:48:39 EST, Twocylndr@xxxxxxx wrote:
> Iâ??m looking for info on the Fuel Pump Controller. My fuel pump
> controller doesn't cycle my fuel pump after the low gas warning
> light comes on. The Reserve swicth is ok. I've ohmed the
> controller out according to the "Clymers" manual, it failed all but
> one of the ohmmeter checks. Bike runs fine otherwise. I've been
> living with it this way since I bought my '85 XV1000 in '03. I'm
> wanting to fix the controller (to save $$$). I'm a electronic tech
> by trade and have all the equipment. I want to know what is inside
> the "black box" before I crack it open. Has anyone ever opened one
> up. I'd like a schematic of one. I suspect it has relay and/or a
> timing circuit. Iâ??m a bit apprehensive to crack it open since the
> bike runsâ?¦Iâ??m sure I can fix the problem.
>
>
> Twocylndr
> Mike Simpson
> Springfield, Illinois
> '85 Virago XV1000
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