What causes a fuel pump connector to go bad?
One of the most common reasons for a connector to go bad is the retention clips. If a connector does not have good retention and a tight connection, it can lead to heat problems. Corrosion on terminals has been an issue recently due to the location of the connector on the tank.
What causes a voltage drop on a fuel pump?
It could be caused by a corroded ground, a connector that is no longer sealed or even a connection that is weak due to poor retention. A voltage drop test is the only effective way to find excessive resistance in high-amperage fuel pump circuits.
Where is the fuel pump connector on a car?
Corrosion on terminals has been an issue recently due to the location of the connector on the tank. On many vehicles, the fuel pump connector is located on top of the tank where road de-icing brines can accumulate. These de-icers stick to the vehicle worse than road salt and can re-activate when moisture is present.
How can I control the speed of the fuel pump?
Either way, we can control fuel pump speed by reducing the voltage, or by turning the fuel pump off and on with a pulse width-modulated output. These types of voltage drops are fine because we want the fuel pump to run at different speeds based upon the engine’s demand for fuel.
How can I check the voltage of my fuel pump?
Establish the location of the fuel pump relay on the dashboard or the engine compartment. Remove the relay and have some one switch on the ignition without starting the engine. Check for voltage at the relay connector using a digital multimeter.
It could be caused by a corroded ground, a connector that is no longer sealed or even a connection that is weak due to poor retention. A voltage drop test is the only effective way to find excessive resistance in high-amperage fuel pump circuits.
One of the most common reasons for a connector to go bad is the retention clips. If a connector does not have good retention and a tight connection, it can lead to heat problems. Corrosion on terminals has been an issue recently due to the location of the connector on the tank.
Corrosion on terminals has been an issue recently due to the location of the connector on the tank. On many vehicles, the fuel pump connector is located on top of the tank where road de-icing brines can accumulate. These de-icers stick to the vehicle worse than road salt and can re-activate when moisture is present.