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Fuel pump relay

Tiny
JMPADGETT
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  • 1988 MERCURY TRACER
1988 Mercury Tracer 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual

can you tell me where the fuel pump relay is located and also I have power on both sides of inertia switch but none to fuel pump.
Sunday, July 13th, 2008 AT 4:39 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

The fuel pump relay is located under the hood near the fire wall on the passenger side.

Here is a diagram to show you

Please let me know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Best, Ken
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Friday, March 17th, 2017 AT 12:57 PM
Tiny
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This is my original question...
I have a 1989 Mercury Tracer. It has been an awesome car up to this point. A few days ago it died in the middle of the road. I have replaced the fuel pump already. However it is not getting electricity to the new pump. I have spent 2 whole days looking for the relay. Can someone please help me? I have searched the engine compartment, fuse panel area, and in the center area of the dashboard. Could it be anywhere else? I truly appreciate any help offered.

I was offered this solution...
(I found an image of the fuel pump relay on this very site, here's the address:

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/mercury-tracer-1989-mercury-tracer-fuel-pump-and-fuel-pump-relay-switch

It could also be the fuel pump shut-off switch (inertia switch).
The Inertia Fuel shut-off (IFS) switch must be manually reset.

The IFS switch is located on the RH side of the luggage compartment. Access is gained through a hole in the luggage compartment back lower trim cover

To reset the IFS switch, depress the button on top of the IFS switch.)

I had seen this posting prior to asking my question. However, this information is incorrect. I have completely taken apart the underside of the dash. It is not located where this diagram indicates. Please HELP!!!!
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Friday, March 17th, 2017 AT 12:58 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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I have a 1989 Mercury Tracer. It has been an awesome car up to this point. A few days ago it died in the middle of the road. I have replaced the fuel pump already. However it is not getting electricity to the new pump. I have spent 2 whole days looking for the relay. Can someone please help me? I have searched the engine compartment, fuse panel area, and in the center area of the dashboard. Could it be anywhere else? I truly appreciate any help offered.
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Friday, March 17th, 2017 AT 12:58 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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I found an image of the fuel pump relay on this very site, here's the address:

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/mercury-tracer-1989-mercury-tracer-fuel-pump-and-fuel-pump-relay-switch

It could also be the fuel pump shut-off switch (inertia switch).
The Inertia Fuel shut-off (IFS) switch must be manually reset.

The IFS switch is located on the RH side of the luggage compartment. Access is gained through a hole in the luggage compartment back lower trim cover

To reset the IFS switch, depress the button on top of the IFS switch.
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Friday, March 17th, 2017 AT 12:58 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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My tracer will not start after installing a new fuel pump and I cannot find where the fuel pump relay switch is located. Please help!
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Tuesday, December 31st, 2019 AT 12:25 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Under the dash at the top edge of the carpet.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/561653_Fuel_pump_relay_89_Tracer_1.jpg



1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Pull rearward on the front edges of the center carpet panel and disengage the push pin retainers.
3. Remove attaching screw and carpet panel.
4. Disconnect the relay electrical connector.
5. Remove relay retaining bolt and the relay.
6. Reverse procedure to install.
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Tuesday, December 31st, 2019 AT 12:25 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Wrong. Haven't found it yet, but it is NOT located where the above diagram shows it is.
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Tuesday, December 31st, 2019 AT 12:25 PM (Merged)
Tiny
KEN L
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They have this note with the location

FUEL PUMP RELAY (LESS A/C): Behind LH side of instrument panel.

FUEL PUMP RELAY (WITH A/C): Behind RH side of instrument panel.

Please let us know what you find.

Cheers, Ken
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