Where is the fuel pump relay under the hood?
Location. Most fuel-pump relay units are located under the dashboard near the steering column. In some cases, the unit is located in the area where the steering column is mounted or near the engine’s firewall.
How can I test my fuel pump relay?
How to test a fuel pump relay
- Park the car in safe and level ground.
- Step 2: Turn the ignition key in the ON position but don’t start the car.
- Step 3: Raise the hood and locate the fuel pump relay.
- Step 4: The fuel pump relay will emit a clicking or buzzing sound when turning the key in the ON position.
Do you need to fuse a relay?
Yes, The “main” power to the relay fuse, then to the compressor when you switch to “on” will protect the rely and the compressor “if” fused at the power source or at least before the relay. The reason to protect as close as possible to the power source with a fuse/breaker is just in case you have a short in the wire.
Where do you find the fuel pump relay?
When you shut off the ignition, it powers down the fuel pump. In most vehicles, the fuel pump relay can often be found in the fuse box in the engine bay, which is usually a long black box which contains fuel pump relay along with various other fuses and relays.
Where is the fuel pump fuse box located?
The engine’s or the dashboard fuse box is usually a long black box containing a fuel pump relay and various other fuses and relays. For different vehicles, the fuel pump relays can be located in different places.
How much does it cost to replace a fuel pump relay?
You can easily find fuel pump relays online or at any automotive spare parts shop.The average replacement cost of the fuel pump relay ranges from $90 to $150, of which $20-$50 is for parts and the remaining is the labour cost.
How do you clean a fuel pump relay?
Since any debris will affect the fuel pump relay’s performance, you should regularly inspect and clean it when necessary. The fuel pump relay is an electrical car part, thus be extremely careful when handling a relay. First, take off the relay and use the blower to blow off dirt and dust for about 1-2 minutes.