Fuel Pump Operation

1994 Toyota Tercel DX, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Fuel Pump Operation
  1. Install Jumper Wire (SST 09843-18020) between +B and FP terminals of data link connector. See Fig 1. Data link connector is located in engine compartment.
  2. Turn ignition on. Listen for fuel pump operating sound and feel for pressure in fuel line near fuel filter. Turn ignition off. Remove jumper wire. If fuel pump operates, check fuel pressure. See FUEL PRESSURE .
  3. If fuel pump does not operate, connect a jumper wire from positive battery terminal to FP terminal of data link connector. If fuel pump operates, EFI main relay, EFI No. 2 relay, circuit opening relay or fuel pump relay may be defective. For explanation of relay operation, see FUEL PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT .
  4. If relays are okay, check wiring circuit and fuses. If fuel pump does not operate, check for defective fuel pump, open circuit between data link connector and fuel pump, or defective fuel pump ground. See appropriate wiring diagram in articles listed below:
Fig 1: Installing Jumper Wire In Data Link Connector
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