13 63 590 Replacing fuel pump relay

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Interrogate fault memory of DME control unit.

Switch off ignition.

Remove right glovebox.

Release screws (1).

Remove fuse box (2) towards bottom (do not disconnect electrical connections).

Fig 1: Removing Fuse Box

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Detach fuel pump relay (1).

After removal of fuel pump relay and during engine starting sequence:

the fuel pump no longer starts up,
the engine does not start.

Fig 2: Detaching Fuel Pump Relay
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NOTE: Interrogate fault memory of DME control module.

Check stored fault messages.

Rectify faults.

Then clear fault memory.