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desi silguero Posted on Aug 01, 2011
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I replaced fuel pump but did not start,poured fuel in the air breather and it stays on until the fums run out.checked the pressure on the rack and nothing.is there a relay that doesnt work a fuse or is it the fuel pump

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The fuel pump relay is controlled by the PCM which uses the gray and black wires all the way back through the chaissis to the fuel pump. With the key on and no pressure at the rail the pump should be running. If there is no power out of the PCM (Power Train Control Module) to the fuel pump relay the fuel pump will not work

If your looking for the fuse the fuse location is in the FREE owners manual here: (2.62 Mb)
http://www.aboutautomobile.com/OwnerManual/2004/Saturn/ION Check the IGN fuse.... and the fuel pump relay (page 330)

Some fuses are in a fuse block on the driver's side of

the vehicle, near the driver's right leg. Loosen the screw
on the cover and remove the cover.

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