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Are the fuel pump and coolng fan relay wiring connectors the same?

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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 09:06 PM
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Car: 1992 Camaro RS
Engine: 305 V8
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Are the fuel pump and coolng fan relay wiring connectors the same?

I've got a 92 camaro rs with the 305/5 speed setup. driving home today and car started overheating so i pulled over to check some things out and found the cooling fan relay melted along with the connector!!! I've located a new connector, but i believe it is for the fuel pump wiring judging by the wire colors. I know that the relays are the same but i thought the cooling fan relay had larger guage wires so my question is, will the fuel pump pigtail connector work in place of the cooling fan pigtail connector or will i risk frying it too? Thanks in advance for any help.
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 07:53 PM
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Car: K-1 Evoluzione (85 Camaro)
Engine: 5.7L
Transmission: TH700R4
Axle/Gears: stock
Re: Are the fuel pump and coolng fan relay wiring connectors the same?

You risk frying it. The fan pulls a lot more amps than the fuel pump. You can fuse it (protect the wires), and just replace fuses (frequently). Best bet though, is to use the heavier gauge wire.
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 08:05 PM
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Re: Are the fuel pump and coolng fan relay wiring connectors the same?

Thanks. That's what I was thinking too. Also the previous owner was using a 30A fuse! No wonder the wires fried and didn't pop the fuse. Idiot
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