How To Find The Fuel Pump Relay Location In Your Vehicle
How To Find The Fuel Pump Relay Location In Your Vehicle
Are you experiencing issues with your vehicle and wondering how to find the fuel pump relay location? Before you embark on your search, make sure you have first checked the FP fuse to see if it has blown. It is all too common to worry about an expensive, complex cause for the issue when it’s actually a simple fuse that’s the culprit. If the fuse checks out, let’s find the relay.
The fuel pump relay is usually controlled by the ignition or the power control module in the vehicle. But how do you go about locating yours?
In most vehicles, the fuel pump relay location is inside the fuse box in the engine bay. This usually looks like a long black box that contains various fuses and relays that enable different parts of your car to function properly. Depending on the year, make, and model of your vehicle, the fuse box might be located under the hood, in the trunk, near the steering column, or on the firewall, which is the area between the engine compartment and the passenger compartment. If you’re having trouble finding the fuel pump relay location, check the owner’s manual for your vehicle for help.
If you suspect a bad fuel pump relay may be causing trouble or preventing your vehicle from starting, it’s important to understand the function the fuel pump has within your car.
Fuel Pump Relay Location
The Fuel Pump Relay is an internal component located on the board that can be accessed through the back cover of the TIPM.
Where is the Fuel Pump Fuse?
The fuel pump is a component inside the fuel tank that creates pressure in the fuel lines. This pushes gasoline to the combustion engine, which in turn allows the vehicle to run. If the fuel pump malfunctions, your vehicle may crank but not start due to fuel no longer reaching the engine fuel injectors needed for combustion. One reason for a “fuel pump failure” is an issue with the fuel pump relay or fuel pump switch. Think about a relay race, where one runner completes their portion so the next runner can take over. This is essentially what the fuel pump relay does: it supplies voltage to the fuel pump, enabling it to do its job.
If your car stalls, refuses to start, or loses power while driving, check the fuel pump fuse. Once you’ve checked the fuse and confirmed you have no power to the fuel pump, this may indicate an issue with the fuel pump relay.
M25 is an external fuse responsible for powering the fuel pump. It can be accessed by removing the lid of the TIPM.
In vehicles with a TIPM, or Totally Integrated Power Module, as the fuse box, a common problem causing the fuel pump to not operate is due to an internal relay soldered directly to the circuit board. To replace this relay both safely and effectively it must be done by a professional due to the amount of parts that can be damaged and issues you may have if it’s not installed properly. The more cost-effective time-saving option is to purchase a rebuilt unit, which you can even receive overnight.
Fuel Pump Relay Bypass
There are 3 ways a MAKS Fuel Pump Relay Bypass is unique and state-of-the-art. First, MAKS bypass does not use the ignition switch circuit as a bypass solution, maintaining safety standards by preserving critical automatic shutdown safety features. Second, in case of an accident or emergency, our system is designed to shut off the fuel pump for safety. And third, our bypass requires no modifications to wiring, fuses, or cables. You simply use our instructions to disconnect the current relay and replace the plastic inside with our bypass.