Wrong Fuel Pump Relay?

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jbo
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Wrong Fuel Pump Relay?

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Hi All,

Has anyone heard of a fuel pump staying on as soon as the ignition is turned on? Mine does! lol.

Could this be a dodgey relay or could I be using the wrong type? I just grabbed what I though to be correct from my parts box.

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Jason


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Re: Wrong Fuel Pump Relay?

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Could be wrong relay or could be the switch that controls it gone byebye


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Re: Wrong Fuel Pump Relay?

Post by Rich_Rocco »

my mk1 does this
i assumed it was just down the the fuel pump being on its way out or something
i may try a different relay

any idea how to fix or replace the switch Nate? im useless with electrics


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