Fuel Pump Relay

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When ignition switch is turned to ON position, PCM turns electric fuel pump on by energizing fuel pump relay. PCM keeps relay energized if engine is running or cranking (PCM is receiving reference pulses from ignition module). If there are no reference pulses, PCM turns pump off within 2-20 seconds after key on.

As a back-up system to fuel pump relay, the oil pressure switch also activates fuel pump. The oil pressure switch is normally open until oil pressure reaches about 4 psi (27.6 kPa). If fuel pump relay fails, the oil pressure switch closes when oil pressure is obtained and operates the fuel pump. Cranking time will be longer if fuel pump does not receive current until oil pressure switch contacts close. Oil pressure switch may be combined into a single unit with an oil pressure gauge sending unit or sensor.

PCM monitors fuel pump circuit between fuel pump relay/oil pressure switch and fuel pump, enabling PCM to determine if fuel pump is being energized by fuel pump relay or oil pressure switch. A failure in this monitored circuit results in the setting of a related diagnostic trouble code in PCM memory.

For additional information on fuel pump activation, see BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES - TRUCKS - EXCEPT TRACKER article and appropriate SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING article.