Replacing the Fuel Pump Fuse on Your Car

Do you think your fuel pump may be shot? Before you spend time replacing it, check the fuse. It may be a simple matter of changing that. Here's how you can change the fuse for fuel pumps.

You must go through the car's manual. To replace the fuse is an easy repair you can do with your vehicle. You should know where the fuse box is located in your car. The places to look for this are in the glove box and/or just underneath the steering wheel. Look for a hidden fuse box with the help of owner's manual before tearing away at the interior of your car. Then you will have no problem figuring out where the fuse box is in your car.

The fuse should be disconnected. Before you can work on the fuse box, you need to remove the cover from it. The manual will have a diagram that lays out what each fuse powers. Another way to discover this is to look on the cover of the fuse box. There will be a diagram showing the location of each fuse. Next, locate the correct fuse for your fuel pump, remove and discard it.

Put in a fuse which is new. Now all you need to do is replace the burnt out fuel pump fuse with a new one. Head down to the auto store and purchase a new fuse if you don't already have on in your collection. Be sure to replace it with exactly the same type of fuse that you removed. Again, your owner's manual will tell which is the exact fuse needed for your fuel pump. Feel around for the proper location until you feel a firm click. This means the fuse is properly connected and will run the fuel pump.

Check it works. Simply replace the cover on your fuse box and try to start the car. If it starts, then you're done. Feel free to bask in your accomplishments as a seasoned mechanic! However if you have issues with your new fuel pump fuse, it could be caused by many factors.

If you put a new fuse in and it quickly dies, it may be that your fuel pump itself is dying.

You may need to do a thorough cleaning as it could also be clogged. It could be a completely different problem, such as the electrical system of the car. It could be that your it is already blown - if it is you will need to replace it. A simple solution that should not be overlooked is the possibility that the fuse might just be a dud. Check another new fuse before running out to replace your whole fuel pump.