Get the Best Priced Fuel Pump Relay Parts

Fuel Pump Relay

A lot of engineering goes into those effortless starts in contemporary vehicles. The fuel pump relay does its part by providing the power necessary to get your fuel pump started. Even though it only functions for a short time when you're starting your car, this part still wears out relatively quickly. Preserve your fuel pump by checking the relay regularly and replacing it when necessary.

Your electric fuel pump relay is a small box, usually mounted to your fuse box in your dashboard or in the engine compartment. Inside the plastic cover, there's a sophisticated circuit that delivers power to your fuel pump from the battery when you're starting your vehicle. This gives your fuel pump the power it needs to get started before engine takes over electricity supply duties. Without it, your pump won't start and the engine won't run correctly.

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What is a fuel pump relay?

Your fuel pump needs power to run. Normally, it runs on the electricity provided by a device in your vehicle. Unfortunately, that electricity-generating device only works when your engine is operating, and your engine needs gas from the fuel pump to run. The answer to this seemingly impossible situation is provided by your relay. Your electric fuel pump relay sends electricity to jump-start your fuel pump when you start up your car.

Look for a small box in your fuse compartment, usually either under your hood or in the passenger cabin. The fuel pump relay should have plugs connecting it to your vehicle's electrical system. Most relays have the part name printed on the protective housing. Inside the relay is a circuit designed to send electric current from your battery to your fuel pump. It only activates when your key is in a certain position in the ignition, starting your pump so you can get on the road.

How much is a replacement fuel pump relay?

What you pay for a relay varies widely depending on:

• The type of vehicle you're driving
• Design of the relay
• Manufacturer of the part

Expect to pay somewhere between $20-110 on average at our discounts, or $50-270 for full price parts.

What are the signs of a broken fuel pump relay?

Common problems with your electric fuel pump relay involve sending too much electricity or not sending any. These are usually caused by:

• A worn-out circuit
• Heat damage to the relay
• Corrosion
• Oxidation on the electrical connection

These problems can lead to several symptoms and complications:

• Damage or failure to the fuel pump
• Cranking without starting
• Delayed or rough starts
• Slowing or stopping without braking, changing gears or turning off the engine