Fuel Pump Relay
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If relay does not work on vehicle, check battery feed, DME relay, PCM and ground circuits at fuel pump relay. See WIRING DIAGRAMS
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Remove fuel pump relay. Apply battery voltage to relay terminal No. 30 and terminal No. 86. See Fig 1. Ground relay terminal No. 85. Voltage should now exist at relay terminal No. 87. Replace relay if it does not work as indicated.