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Fuel Pump Operation

  1. Connect data link connector terminals FUEL PUMP and B+ with jumper wire.
    Fig 1: Illustrating Fuel Pump Jumper
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  2. Remove fuel filler cap.
  3. Turn ignition switch ON.
  4. Determine if fuel pump is running by listening for sound of it at fuel filler inlet.
  5. Install fuel filler cap.
  6. If no sound was heard, measure voltage between fuel pump connector wire (PNK) to chassis ground.
    Fig 2: Testing Fuel Pump Supply Voltage
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  7. If voltage is not correct, check related wiring harness and repair as necessary.
  8. If you do measure 12V, check for continuity between fuel pump connector terminal wires (PNK) and (BLK).
  9. If there is continuity, replace fuel delivery module.
  10. If there is no continuity, repair ground circuit.