In a 1996 Oldsmobile 88, the fuel pump relay is typically a small, rectangular black plastic component. It usually has several metal terminals on the bottom for electrical connections. The relay is often located in the under-hood fuse box or near the battery, and it may be labeled for easy identification. If you’re unsure, refer to the vehicle’s owner’s manual for the exact location and diagram.
pull the fuel pump relay and put it in another location that uses the same relay...like the A/C relay.
sounds like pump is going, install new pump
Swap the fuel pump relay with another like relay.
Possible clogged fuel filter or bad fuel pump.
The fuel pump relay switch looks like the normal electric switch. The function of fuel pump relay switch is turn the fuel pump on.
The Oldsmobile Alero does not have a traditional inertia switch like some other vehicles. Instead, it uses a fuel pump relay and an oil pressure switch for fuel system operation. If you're experiencing issues with the fuel system or need to reset it after an accident, it's advisable to check the fuel pump relay located in the fuse box under the hood. For specific troubleshooting, refer to the vehicle's manual for detailed information on electrical components.
Swap the relay with another like relay.
Swap the fuel pump relay with another like relay in the fuse/relay center. If the problem with the fuel pump goes away, the relay was bad. If not, knowing GM fuel pumps, the fuel pump is the problem.
Swap it with another like relay.
If the fuel pump relay switch is bad then the fuel pump will not be turned on. Think of the relay like a light switch. If the switch has a bad connection then the light doesnt work.
Swap the relay with a another like relay.
Have a 1989 Honda accord with carburetor, My problem is will not run, Put gas in carburetor and it will run, Changed the fuel pump still no go, From my Research sound like fuel pump relay, What I need to know is the fuel pump main relay and the fuel cutoff relay the same thing? Thanks in advance for any help. Sound like your fuel pump relay is not working. Did you check your fuses? Fuel pump relay and fuel pump cut off are NOT the same thing. If you replaced the fuel pump is more like your fuel pump RELAY is bad. QUESTION. did you replaced the 2 filters on you gas line?? maybe you have a plugged filter. hope this help you some.