Running the fuel pump to empty gas tank

STE_GARS_LA

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1995 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
1,200,000 MILES

I have a 95 SSEI bonneville, I want to be able to run the fuel pump continuously instead of just 2 seconds while putting the ignition on so I can empty the fuel tank with the pressure line going at the fuel filter.

Sunday, November 14th, 2010 AT 3:45 AM

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RASMATAZ

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Hi ste_gars_la, Welcome to 2carpros and TY for the donation

Disconnect the fuel pump connector and power the gray wire from the battery positive post

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Sunday, November 14th, 2010 AT 3:55 AM

CARADIODOC

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Easiest way is to pop the cover off the fuel pump relay and squeeze the contact. You can use a rubber band to hold the contact.

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Sunday, November 14th, 2010 AT 3:56 AM

BMRFIXIT

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You can locate fuel pump prime connector front right of engine compartment

connect a fused jump wire between it and battery positive

or
locate Fuel Pump Relay On passenger compartment relay center, behind right side of dash

With key on pin #87 should have power use a fused jump wire and connect terminal #87 to #30 that should get the pump running too

always use a fused wire

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Sunday, November 14th, 2010 AT 4:07 AM