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Fuel Pump Constantly Going (Even When Car is Off)

Old May 30, 2010 | 12:35 AM
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Fuel Pump Constantly Going (Even When Car is Off)

What could cause this and how could i fix it? Thanks.
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Old May 30, 2010 | 11:46 AM
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Re: Fuel Pump Constantly Going (Even When Car is Off)

I'm a newbie here, but I have a background in electronics. I would check or replace the pump relay, and check for a shorted wire to the pump. I think the relay you are looking for is on the firewall to the outside of the master cylinder. I think it is interchangeable with the fan relay that is right next to it.
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Old May 30, 2010 | 11:51 AM
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Re: Fuel Pump Constantly Going (Even When Car is Off)

Originally Posted by copyfixr
I'm a newbie here, but I have a background in electronics. I would check or replace the pump relay, and check for a shorted wire to the pump. I think the relay you are looking for is on the firewall to the outside of the master cylinder. I think it is interchangeable with the fan relay that is right next to it.
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sounds like the relay is sticking open.....
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 05:22 AM
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Re: Fuel Pump Constantly Going (Even When Car is Off)

So it was the relay and i replaced that. That kept the problem from happening everytime the car is off. Now whenever i drive 20+ miles it comes and doesnt shut off for more than a half an hour, when the car is off. There was a new relay in and everything.
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