can I put a toggle switch in to disengage the fuel pump when the ignition is off?

Asked by williamsray62 Feb 22, 2015 at 10:05 PM about the 1991 Ford Explorer 4 Dr XLT 4WD SUV

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

When the ignition is off, I can still hear the fuel pump humming. The only way I can turn it off is to take the ground off the battery. Can I toggle it somewhere instead?

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Bob answered 9 years ago

Sounds like the fuel pump relay contacts are welded together. Try a new fuel pump relay.

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