RE: [alfa] Location of Relays for Spider and for GTV6?

["Jeff Greenfield" <alfaguy@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

1.  Fuel Pump - both cars - Spider, under rear parcel shelf on passenger
side, large black relay, smaller relay next to this is the 'main' relay. In
line fuse here is for the fuel pumps. GTV-6 on firewall, passenger side,
referred to as the combi or double relay.
2.  Headlight - Spider - there is none.
3.  Windshield Wiper - Spider - time delay unit is under the dash on the
drivers' side. This is the only relay I am aware of.
4.  Main relays - GTV6 - see above, combi relay.
5.  Relay controlling electronic ignition coil - GTV6 - if you mean the
spark control box, if I remember correctly it is below the dash on the
drivers' side. Black box a little smaller than a pack of cigarettes.
6.  Relay for electric window motors - Spider - Again, there is none.

Other than the relays located in the fuse box, if someone has an identifying
"map" locating the physical place of all other relays, such would be
appreciated.

On the Spider, which I just bought, the fairly new fuel pump appears to have
shorted even though the positive wire was to the positive post of the pump
and the negative wire was to the negative post.  Obviously the pump is not
pumping gasoline.  When I "arced" the positive wire to the positive post
(direct from the battery and not through the automobile wiring system), I
could get the pump to pump.  However,  when I fixed the positive battery
wire to the positive pump post, there was no pumping.  After reconnecting
the automobile wires and with the ignition on, the pump overheated to the
point it could not be touched.  Advice on the situation would br
appreciated.

	Sounds like the pump is seized ... or shorted internally.

On the GTV6, the engine stopped while moving and restarted after coasting.
Therefore, it was assumed the fuel filter, coil or electronic trigger module
may have been at fault.  I replaced all three, even though the old coil and
module appeared to be working.  Thereafter, even after putting the old
system back in, the car turns over but will not start.  It is presumed
something has shorted.  The fuel pump can be operated externally.  Please
advise as to what may be the problem.

	There is a comprehensive easy to follow troubleshooting flow chart
for 	the ignition system in the shop manual. I'd suggest you start there.
If the ignition system checks out ok, then you need to check the fuel
system. Also, verify the battery voltage during cranking, too low a
voltage will cause a no-start condition (in both cars).

	HTH,

	Jeff
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