Fuel pump stays on


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Old 05-08-02, 09:54 AM
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Fuel pump stays on

The fuel pump on my 1990 Ford F150 stays on after I turn off the ignition. Is there a relay switch for the pump that would be causing this, and if so, where the heck is it?
 
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Old 05-08-02, 10:09 AM
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Generally a relay, located in the left fender area. The owner's manual details the location of the relay center and that's where it probably is.
 
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Old 05-08-02, 06:47 PM
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Thanks Joe.

I saw the relay in the schematic in the Chilton's manual. I needed the picture with the arrow pointing to the part, with a caption that said - "here's where it is, moron", but it wasn't there.

Today, I just went into the local auto parts store, and asked.

He said it was probably the relay, or it could have been the ignition switch. I just bought the relay for $22. The left fender has a bunch of relays, most of which looked alike. So I figured I'd reconnect the battery, and just start unplugging some until the fuel pump went off. Dumb luck - it was the very first one.

Works fine now.

Thanks again for replying.
 
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Old 05-09-02, 03:56 AM
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Good job.

Mark it with a Sharpie permanent marker so you know for next time .
 
 

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