Blinkers engaging fuel pump?!

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Mar 10, 2010 | 09:05 PM

Prozon

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Blinkers engaging fuel pump?!

'88 F-350. 7.5L 460 (EFI)

My wiring is the most amazing bunch of crap you'll eveeerrr see.
My problem is, well my steering column I think. My truck isn't running.. it has all sorts of issues, but when you flip the blinker the fuel pump cycles on over and over.

Where should I look for a problem? Is this most likely inside of my steering column?

Any help appreciated.

(And I know, what the hell does a blinker have to do with a fuel pump?!?!)

Mar 10, 2010 | 09:51 PM

skyfox10

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I would think that it's more likely a wiring harness.

Mar 11, 2010 | 10:45 AM

Prozon

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Well is there a specific region of the harness I could inspect?

The wiring is all ugly, but i've got it at least hooked together correctly. I'm not sure where I would look that would cause a blinker to cycle my fuel pump..

So is there somewhere specific I should check?!

Mar 11, 2010 | 05:35 PM

skyfox10

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your fuel pump, is on the rear of your vehicle, so are the blinkers back there. I would trace those wires from the back towards the front. They most likely will end up in the same bundle. You might even be luck enough to see the damage if you keep flowing it.