When you turn ON the ignition switch, the engine control module (ECM) energizes the fuel pump relay which powers the fuel pump ON. The fuel pump remains ON as long as the engine is cranking or running and the ECM receives ignition reference pulses. If there are no ignition reference pulses, the ECM shuts the fuel pump OFF within 2 seconds after the ignition was switched to the ON position or if the engine stops.

The following conditions may cause the fuel pump fuse to open:

Schematic Reference

Engine Controls Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Description and Operation

Fuel System Description

Electrical Information Reference

Scan Tool Reference

Special Tools Required

J 43244 Relay Puller Pliers

Ignition ON, command the Fuel Pump Relay ON and OFF with a scan tool. You should hear a click when you command the fuel pump relay ON and OFF.

1. Ignition OFF, the fuel pump should not be operating.

⇒	If the fuel pump operates continuously, test for a short to voltage in the fuel pump supply voltage circuit. If the circuit/connections test normal, replace the fuel pump relay.

2. Ignition OFF, remove the fuel pump relay from the electrical center with the J 43244 relay puller pliers.

Important: The test lamp is used to load the circuit and may not illuminate.

3. Connect a test lamp between the ground circuit of the fuel pump relay and the positive terminal of the battery.
4. Ignition ON, test for less than 0.1 volt between the ground circuit of the fuel pump relay and the negative terminal of the battery .

⇒	If greater than 0.1 volt, repair the ground circuit of the fuel pump relay for an open/high resistance.

5. Connect a test lamp between the ignition 1 voltage circuit of the fuel pump relay and the negative terminal of the battery.
6. Ignition ON, test for less than 0.1 volt between the ignition 1 voltage circuit of the fuel pump relay and the positive terminal of the battery .

⇒	If greater than 0.1 volt, repair the ignition 1 voltage circuit of the fuel pump relay for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.

7. Connect a 15 amp fused jumper wire between the ignition 1 voltage circuit of the fuel pump relay and the supply voltage circuit of the fuel pump. The fuel pump should operate.

⇒	If the fuel pump does not operate, test for the following conditions:

•	An open/high resistance in the motor circuit of the fuel pump.

•	An open/high resistance in the ground circuit of the fuel pump.

⇒	If the above circuit/connections test normal, replace the fuel pump.

8. With the ignition OFF, connect a test lamp between the control circuit and the ignition 1 voltage circuit of the fuel pump relay.
9. With the ignition ON, use a scan tool to command the fuel pump relay ON and OFF. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF with each command.

⇒	If the test lamp remains ON all the time, test for a short to ground on the control circuit. If the circuit/connections test normal, replace the ECM.

⇒	If the test lamp remains OFF all the time, test for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance on the control circuit. If circuit/connections test normal, replace the ECM.

10. If all circuit/connections test normal, test or replace the fuel pump relay.

1. Measure for 70-110 ohms of resistance between terminals 85 and 86 of the fuel pump relay.

⇒	If the resistance is not within the specified range, replace the fuel pump relay.

2. Measure for infinite resistance between the following terminals of the fuel pump relay:

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30 and 86

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30 and 87

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30 and 85

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85 and 87

⇒	If continuity is detected, replace the fuel pump relay.

3. Connect a 20-amp fused jumper wire from the positive terminal of the battery to relay terminal 85. Connect a jumper wire from the negative terminal of the battery to relay terminal 86. Measure for less than 2 ohms between terminals 30 and 87 of the relay.

⇒	If the resistance measures more than 2 ohms, replace the fuel pump relay.

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Fuel Pump Replacement