Q: Where in the car is the fuel pump relay located so I can replace it?
i already replace the fuel filter 's and fuel pump now i only need to replace the fuel pump relay but i can't find were..so were in the car is the fuel pump relay located so i can replace it
My car has 940000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
Hello, thanks for writing in to YourMechanic. The fuel pump relay is the orange relay located in the e-box. If you’re uncomfortable with this repair, you may want to consider having a professional from YourMechanic come to your location to diagnose and replace your fuel pump relay. Best of luck.
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