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Old Jul 26, 2006 | 08:56 AM
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Fuel pumps keep running!

I have a 95 F150 with twin tanks...the pumps run with key on but do not shut off..I removed the regulator and blocked of line but still run and the truck will not start...have spark...P.S. where is PCM not on fire wall or either kick panel.thanks
 
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Old Jul 26, 2006 | 09:19 AM
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There a relay that powers the fuel pumps and it's likely shorted on. On my '90 it is on drivers side inner fender well. Replace the relay and all should be fine.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2006 | 09:30 AM
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If the relay is bad will the pumps still run, they are getting power....I can hear them when i flip the tank sw. to either tank
 
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Old Jul 26, 2006 | 03:49 PM
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Yes.. usually what happens is the high current contacts in the relay weld themselves together and don't release even with the ignition off. So the pumps run as long as the battery is connected. There is only 1 relay for both tanks.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2006 | 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by rocket_6
I have a 95 F150 with twin tanks...the pumps run with key on but do not shut off..I removed the regulator and blocked of line but still run and the truck will not start...have spark...P.S. where is PCM not on fire wall or either kick panel.thanks
Sounds like you have a bad PCM, sorry.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 08:51 PM
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Check your relays first(Or if you dont know how) swap in known good ones. If they check out, I would agree, bad ECM. I just had to swap mine out on my 92, as it was doing exactly what yours is. But, a weak ground actually was the underlying problem which killed the computer. You can check your grounds going to the ecm(Theres a procedure on fordfuelinjection.com)
 
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Old Jul 29, 2006 | 12:28 AM
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In the meantime, pull the relay when you stop the truck to keep from running the battery dead.
 
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