1986 Volvo 240 Fuel pump

Tiny
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1986 Volvo 240 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive

I think I need to change the fuel pump but I'm not sure. Some one said it might be the fuel pump relay. Would the relay work sometimes and some times not? Female here and going to fix it myself, help.
Monday, November 1st, 2010 AT 11:32 AM

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Tiny
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Do you hear the fuel pump come On -when you turn key to run-if not check the fuel pump fuse and relay if so check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel pump
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Monday, November 1st, 2010 AT 1:19 PM
Tiny
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Thanks for that. I ordered a pump and relay and am going to change them both. Be well. :)
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Monday, November 1st, 2010 AT 4:32 PM
Tiny
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BEFORE YOU SPEND THE MONEY ON A FUEL PUMP, WHICH MOST OF THE TIME THEY DONT FAIL, YOU SHOULD REPLACE THE RADIO SUPPRESSOR RELAY AND FUEL SYSTEMS RELAY.
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Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010 AT 9:41 AM
Tiny
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I'm going on a long road trip so I ordered both parts at the same time so as not to have to wait for a a second mailing. I'll start w/ the relay. If that's the issue I'll send the pump back. Thank you so much for all the advice, you've been great. :)
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Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010 AT 9:51 AM
Tiny
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REPLACE BOTH RELAYS, NOT JUST ONE. BOTH RELAYS ARE PROBABLY ORIGINAL AND I HAVE SEEN THEM FAIL.
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Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010 AT 10:16 AM
Tiny
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Mmmmk, I will. Thanks
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Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010 AT 11:04 AM

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