1996 Ford Mustang No Fuel Pump Prime

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96STANG
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I own a 1996 sohc mustang gt. It's got roughly 200,000km on it. It started fine until I let it sit for 2 weeks, now when I go to start it I can't hear the fuel pump come on. Is there a fuel pump relay somewhere, or is mine built into the ccrm in the fenderwell? Somebody mentioned to me that I could splice a wire coming from a 12volt source into the inertia switch for an easy way to see if the pump comes on. Have you ever heard of that, or is there an easy way to check the pump without dropping the tank. Thank you for taking the time to read my question, hopefully I've given the right info needed. :D
Oct 7, 2006 at 10:38 AM
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96STANG
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I forgot to mention that Lodco actually had what they said was a fuel pump relay, but I can't find it anywhere, the part # is Niehoff RL36731.Help!
Oct 7, 2006 at 10:49 AM
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JDL
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Yes, the fuel pump relay is in the constant control relay module. In the diagram, if you take the connector loose, use jumpers with inline fuse for voltage and ground, the pump should run.
Nov 21, 2010 at 10:25 AM

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The fuel pump relay is inside the constant control relay module. Disconnect the connector and use fused jumpers for voltage and ground to see if the pump runs without dropping the tank.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1996 Ford Mustang GT with about 200,000 km says the fuel pump no longer primes after the car sat for two weeks and asks whether the relay is in the CCRM. The expert confirms that it is and recommends disconnecting the connector and using fused jumpers for power and ground to test the pump.

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