Code A031: Pump Motor Feedback Circuit Open

1990 Pontiac Grand Prix STE, 3.1 VSECTION Code A031: Pump Motor Feedback Circuit Open

When pump motor relay contacts are open, the pump on input is grounded through pump motor relay and pump motor. When the pump motor relay contacts are closed, the pump on input and pump motor will have voltage applied. If the pump on Input does not sense these conditions, the anti-lock brake controller will set Code A031.

NOTE: Test numbers refer to test numbers on diagnostic chart. For circuit and terminal locations, see CODE A035, PUMP RUNS TOO LONG diagnostic chart.
  1. If Code A036 is set, check for bad connection at pump motor relay or connector C160.
  2. If Code A035 is set, inspect for open pump motor circuit.
  3. Determines if pump motor feedback circuit is open.
  4. If pump motor remains on, inspect for open in the pump motor circuit preventing pump motor from activating.
  5. Determines if open exists in circuit No. 150 between pump motor and ground G106.
  6. Battery voltage indicates malfunction at anti-lock brake controller and/or connector.
  7. Tests pump motor circuit to isolate defective pump motor.
  8. If resistance between terminals "E" and "F" of the pump motor relay is infinite, open exists inside pump motor relay.
NOTE: INTERMITTENTSΒ  is located under DIAGNOSIS & TESTING.
RENDER: 1.0x

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