Fuel Pump Relay: Testing and Inspection

Fuel Pump Relay (Circuit Open Relay):

Perform tests in the order listed.

QUICK TEST

1. Remove drivers side left kick panel and, using a jumper wire, apply 12 volts to the back off terminal "STA" and terminal "B" of the relay harness connector, with the ignition "OFF" and relay connected.

^ Fuel pump should operate.

2. Remove jumper wire, turn ignition "ON" and ground the back of terminal "Fc" of the relay harness connector, with the relay connected.

^ Fuel pump should operate.

If pump operates as described in steps #1 and #2 of this test, relay is OK.

If pump does not operate in BOTH steps #1 and #2 of the quick test, continue testing.

TEST 1 - RELAY SWITCHING FUNCTION CHECK

Switching Operation:

1. Disconnect relay from its harness connector.

2. Apply 12 volts and ground to the relay terminals listed below and check for the correct result.

12V/Grnd - CORRECT RESULT
"STA"/"E1" - Energizes relay, connects terminals "B" and "Fp" (continuity).
"B"/"Fc" - Energizes relay, 12 volts becomes available at terminal Fp.

If results are not correct as described, replace relay.

TEST 2 - RELAY RESISTANCE CHECK

Resistance Check:

Check resistance between the following relay terminals.

"STA"/"E1" - Resistance...21 - 43 ohms
"B"/"Fc" - Resistance...109 - 226 ohms
"B"/"Fp" - Resistance...infinite (no continuity)

If results are not correct as described, replace relay.

TEST 3 - RELAY CIRCUIT (WIRING) CHECK

Relay Circuit:

Check voltage at the following terminals with the relay installed, under the conditions listed below.

3A - IGNITION "OFF"
No voltage at any terminal.

3B - IGNITION "ON" ENGINE NOT RUNNING

Terminal "STA" - 0 volts
Terminal "B" - 12 volts
Terminal "Fp" - 0 volts
Terminal "Fc" - 12 volts


3C - IGNITION IN "START" POSITION (CRANKING)

Terminal "STA" - 12 volts
Terminal "B" - 12 volts
Terminal "Fp" - 12 volts
Terminal "Fc" - 0 volts (or nearly zero)

3D - IGNITION "ON" ENGINE RUNNING

Terminal "STA" - 0 volts
Terminal "B" - 12 volts
Terminal "Fp" - 12 volts
Terminal "Fc" - 0 volts (or nearly zero)

NOTE: Relay terminal "E1" is a ground.

If voltage at any terminal is not correct, check the wiring associated with that terminal.

If 12 volts is present at terminal "Fc" during engine cranking or engine running, and the engine dies after starting, check for open in wiring between that terminal and the air flow meter connector (B/R wire). If wiring is OK, check fuel pump switch in air flow meter.

CHECKING FUEL PUMP SWITCH IN AIR FLOW METER

1. Remove air cleaner upper section.

2. Check for continuity between fuel pump relay harness connector terminal Fc and ground, while manually opening metering flap in air flow meter.

^ Continuity should exist as soon as the flap opens, and there should be no continuity when the flap is closed.

If there is no continuity to ground with the flap open, check for open in wire between fuel pump relay terminal Fc and air flow meter, repair as necessary. If wiring is OK, repair switch in air flow meter or replace meter.