01 Pontiac Aztec no power to fuel pump

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Asked by Joe Mar 23, 2015 at 12:50 PM about the 2001 Pontiac Aztek GT

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Im not getting power to my fuel pump, just replaced fuel pump checked fuse good I have
constant power to the fuel oump relay but no power to the pump, replaced relay still
noappreciatedim getting spark any help is appreciated

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Most cars with electric fuel pumps have a safety cut out. If there is no oil pressure, or the oil sending unit is faulty or unplugged, the power will not be sent. I would check that out.

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Ok thanks were would the safety cut off be?

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If the problem is the oil sending unit, then that is the safety mechanism. It will be a round thing sticking into the engine block with wires attached.

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A guy on this site recently had a short on the wiring harness connection located near the tank. It is probably a plug in. This led to a problem similar to yours with the relay being good or replaced, but still no power to the pump. I just recalled this. Best of luck.

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After reading this post, I checked that harness on a friend's car that wouldn't start. It had the tell tale green and white corrosion that is typical of old unused for ages battery connections. I cleaned both end thoroughly, plugged them back in and, YEP.... she started right up. Thanks for the post.

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