Just before start up...

[Robert_F]

I'm still very new at this.... When I put the key in the ignition switch turn it and prepare to start my car just before I engage the starter and turn the engine over I'm hearing something that might be a pump running or electric motor of some sort that I'm guessing is under the hood and is activated by my putting the key in and turning it. I should say my car starts and runs very well so there is nothing wrong I'm just trying to put my finger on what that sound is, possibly a fuel delivery pump of some sort? Would anyone be able to help me understand what is being activated and what it is doing?  Thanks!

Robert

[Richard Madison]

The electric fuel pump is under the car not far from the front of the left rear tire. The pump starts and makes a clicking sound when the key is turned.

Some of us give the pump a few seconds to click away before we turn the key to the final position to start the engine.

Richard M

[jsaylor]

Robert,

The fuel pump activates in the last key position before starter.  I let mine run for a few seconds before ignition to prime system.

Aloha,

Jim Saylor
Kauai, Hawaii
'65 230SL