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Old 11-02-2009, 03:43 AM
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Originally Posted by fpharryc View Post
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My question is:

(1) Can I just drive with the jumper I made? The fuel pump does not run unless the ignition is on. Is it safe to drive like that longer term?

(2) Can the pump simply bad (draw too much current, shorted) in spite of no noise from it?

(3) Maybe the filter is due for replacement? But the car runs fine?
1. You can do this for a while.
2. Not usually.
3. Probably.

Better yet, the fuel pump relay connections on the PC board are probably cracked and need to be resoldered. You did mention it gets hot.
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