What car, what model
The fuel pump relay allows the pump to be turned on and off. On a 1997 Ford Expedition, the fuel pump relay is located inside the fender on the driver's side, inside the fuse box.
my 1997 Chevy k1500 well run fine and then it trips fuel pump relay
The fuel pump relay for your 1997 Ford Explorer - is the # 6 relay in the power distribution box in your engine compartment
BAD fuel pump relay.
Yes, if the relay is defective the pump will not run, and the engine will get no fuel.
In a 1997 Honda Civic EX, the fuel pump is located inside the fuel tank. The fuel pump relay is typically found in the under-hood fuse/relay box, which is near the battery. You can identify the relay by checking the diagram on the cover of the fuse box for the specific relay associated with the fuel pump. If you need to access the fuel pump, you'll have to remove the fuel tank from the vehicle.
Bad fuel pump?
In order of probablility: fuel filter, fuel pump fuse, fuel pump, fuel pump relay, control system.
The 1997 automobile fuel pump relay switch can be found in the fuse box. The fuel pump relay switch will be in the third column, second from the top.
The fuel tank
For the fuel gauge? In the gas tank on the fuel pump.
The fuel pump relay is on driver's side of the car under the hood. It is under a label row of relays.