Q: fuel issues

asked by on February 07, 2017

i have a 1987 vw scirroco that i have changed both fuel pumps and filter and it is making a loud wineing noise as prior to the 3 times i have replased and this issue is getting costly also when on road at 70mph if i go to excelerate i hear a clicking from fuse panel ive replaced fuel relay this is confusing me note i have takin off access cover for in take pump and that pump sounds like its working as both pumps sound when key is turned on ....ive owned 5 of these but first automatic

My car has 52000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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