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Fuel Shut-off Solenoid Relay: Description and Operation

Fig. 3 Fuel Cut-Off Relay Location:





The fuel cut-off relay is an electronic relay located behind the fuse panel. It provides the fuel pump with power whenever it receives ignition pulses from the primary ignition circuit.


Fuel Cut-Off Relay:





Because it relies on the ignition pulse rather than a steady voltage, the fuel pump will not run unless the engine is running or being started.