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Fuel Pump

Tiny
GEEDAWG
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  • 1988 MERCURY COUGAR
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 140,000 MILES
HI. Help please! Can you tell me if there is a fuse for the fuel pump in this car? Fuel Pump was replaced 4 yrs ago. Has been used rarely. I cannot hear the "buzz" in the trunk area when I turn ignition. Car will not start.
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Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 AT 8:00 PM

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Tiny
BLUELIGHTNIN6
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Check the fuel pump relay which is located above the right rear wheelwell. also check the fuel cut off (inertia) switch, located left side of trunk behind the trim panel

There is a fusible link that powers the fuel pump relay, check that as well

Heres a guide on using a test light, it will help

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

Fuel pump wring diagram is attached below
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Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 AT 8:13 PM
Tiny
IHCCCARGUY
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1988 Cougar has no fuse box under the hood and the manual doesn't have a listing for a fuel pump fuse.
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Thursday, June 27th, 2024 AT 4:09 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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Here is the location for the fuel pump relay. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Thursday, June 27th, 2024 AT 4:11 PM

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