Is it OK to pull fuel pump fuse?
I’d also rather not pull the fuel pump fuse or relay, because that seems like a recipe for coming back to a dead battery should the car be targeted.
Where is the fuel pump relay located on a car?
The fuel pump relay is an electronic component that is found on virtually all vehicles equipped with an internal combustion engine. It is often found in the fuse box located in the engine bay and functions as the primary electronic switch that controls power to the fuel pump. The fuel pump relay is usually controlled by…
What kind of Fuse does a Nissan Almera have?
If it matters, it’s a 1.6L 1999 Nissan Almera. As a side note, my car apparently doesn’t have a fuel pump fuse, so in the mean time I’m pulling the starter fuse. Rather than the fuel pump relay/fuse, you could pull the starter relay/fuse.
Can You unplug a fuse on a car?
Unfortunately, simply unplugging a fuse isn’t going to stop a determined thief, as they often tow cars away rather than going to the noise and effort of trying to start them…
I’d also rather not pull the fuel pump fuse or relay, because that seems like a recipe for coming back to a dead battery should the car be targeted.
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.
What is the second half of a fuel pump relay?
The second half of the relay is the “switch” that controls power to a particular accessory; like a fuel pump. Terminals 86 and 85 are the primary side of the relay. It utilizes an electromagnet to close (connect) the secondary electrical circuit inside the relay.
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.