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can i run my fuel pump off of a toggle switch and wire it to the battery ?

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Old 02-21-10, 09:36 PM
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can i run my fuel pump off of a toggle switch and wire it to the battery ?

i was wondering if i could hook up my fuel pump directly to the battery and a toggle switch in the middle so i can run my fuel pump since there is a problem between the ignition and the fuel pump. i know its a lazy way to do it but i just want to be able to move my 7 around and get my other cars in my garage. so are there any write ups about this or any advice you guys can give me ?
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Look up fuel pump rewire. I would not wire the pump directly through a switch alone. You can have the switch operate a relay, which then powers the pump. If you go only through a switch, you risk burning up the contacts, which will drop fuel pump voltage.
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so if i get a relay and a switch i can hook it up to a battery ? i tested it in my shop by just connecting the pump to a battery and it pumps fuel but then when i turn the key/ crank it, it doesnt run . ( my friend is going to help me, he knows alot about rewiring stuff ) but basicly this is what i was thinking : run new wires from the ground and power wire from the fuel pump, connect them to a relay or switch ( i dont know which one should go first ) and then connect it to a power source? thanks for the advice Rotaryrocket
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just run a switch from the relay its much easier
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Dude pm me i can come out there and give you a hand if you want dont sell it esp if the motor is still good
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how did you come to the conclusion that you have this wiring problem? have you jumpered the yellow two pin diagnostic connector on the passenger shock tower?
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