Fuel Pump Relay

1991 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
120,000 MILES • 1.8L • VR6 • TURBO • 2WD • MANUAL
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VWLOVEMK2MK3
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The fuel pump will not come on unless u ground it at the relay at the dash.
Mar 29, 2016 at 2:27 PM
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FREEMBA
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If grounding fuel pump relay terminal #3 causes the fuel pump to run, suspect corrosion on the RED/YEL wire which goes from the fuse box(G1/3) to the Digifant Control unit. The ECU is located in the air plenum on the left side of the engine compartment under the windshield.
Mar 29, 2016 at 4:38 PM
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