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Fuel Pump Relay Inspection

CHECK OPERATION 

WARNING: The fuel system remains under pressure when the engine is not running. Release fuel system pressure before disconnecting any fuel line to reduce the chance of personal injury or fire damage to vehicle components. See RELEASING FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE  .

Listen for fuel pump relay clicking as ignition switch is turned ON.

Continuity inspection 

Check continuity between relay terminals.

B+: Battery positive voltage 

FUEL PUMP RELAY CONTINUITY

Terminal 1-2 Terminal 3-5
Apply B+ and ground Continuity
B+ and ground not applied No continuity
Fig 1: Illustrating Fuel Pump Relay Terminals
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