Fuel Pump Relay

88workcar · 11-30-2002, 08:12 AM

Just lately when I turn the key on, instead of cycling, the fuel pump keeps running. Also it keeps running after I turn the car off. If I reach under the seat and shake the relay, it stops running after I turn off the car. Is it the relay, a wirering problem, or is there a timer else where in the car?

Old Guy with 87 GT · 11-30-2002, 09:29 AM

had the same problem once ,i changed the relay and it remedied it

PKRWUD · 11-30-2002, 03:11 PM

The contacts inside the relay are probably getting "sticky". Try replacing it before anything else.

Take care,
~Chris

11-30-2002, 08:12 AM	#1
88workcar Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Pierre Part, La. U.S.A. Posts: 1,850	Fuel Pump Relay Just lately when I turn the key on, instead of cycling, the fuel pump keeps running. Also it keeps running after I turn the car off. If I reach under the seat and shake the relay, it stops running after I turn off the car. Is it the relay, a wirering problem, or is there a timer else where in the car? __________________ 88workcar 1988 Mustang LX 342. 417rwhp @ 6800. 28 X 10 ET Drag, 4.30s, 10.69 @ 126.43 1.42 60ft. 11.13 @ 127.7 on BFGs 1.72 60ft Rice Hater # 42 To be old and wise, You must first be young and stupid I'm somewhere in tthe middle.

11-30-2002, 09:29 AM	#2
Old Guy with 87 GT Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Posts: 379	had the same problem once ,i changed the relay and it remedied it __________________ the "not so old",old guy 87 Mustang GT T-top >hanlon t-5, pro 5.0, centerforce clutch ,adj. cable/quatrant ,3.27s ,full 2 1/2 ex(off road H) adj. reg. ,e-cam ,70mm TB, cobra intake ,1.7rr ,ported/milled e7ets w/crane springs ,306 balaced/decked short block w/speed pro forged flat top pistons ...257rwhp/302rwt best et 13.7@102 (4/11 ) '80 Capri (future project,currently collecting parts for 351 moter)

11-30-2002, 03:11 PM	#3
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	The contacts inside the relay are probably getting "sticky". Try replacing it before anything else. Take care, ~Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

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