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Lets.Race87's Photo Lets.Race87 28 Nov 2014

so i recently started having fuel pump problems after having my car for two years but the weird thing it happen out of no where 
i took off the pump and connected it to the battery and still seems to be pumping what could be happening ive look for a fuse for the pump but nothing anyone have any ideas ? 
any help would be great  

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Dirtcircle86's Photo Dirtcircle86 28 Nov 2014

Main relay, under the dash.  It seems to be a common issue. 

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Lets.Race87's Photo Lets.Race87 28 Nov 2014

i tried replacing it but the only one i found at the pick ur part was a civic Dx 
i need to try to get a Si relay 
do you know if the dealers still sell them ? 

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Lets.Race87's Photo Lets.Race87 28 Nov 2014

do i just the black relay or the gray one as well? 

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Lets.Race87's Photo Lets.Race87 28 Nov 2014

nvm those are not the main relay lol 

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Dirtcircle86's Photo Dirtcircle86 28 Nov 2014

I think all Hondas (and Acura) this vintage used the same main relay. I've yet to have one stop working but I keep spares... Others know way more than I but I know it is a common issue for them to quit. I think your local parts store will sell them.
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Lets.Race87's Photo Lets.Race87 30 Nov 2014

i recently just bought that exact relay but terminal number 5 was backwards might have to return it but i also went to the pick your part and got another relay and the fuel pump did not prime or nothing :(

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Omega Mugen's Photo Omega Mugen 08 Dec 2014

You should connect a volt meter to your wire where it connects to the terminal on the pump to see if it gets electricity.  Maybe it's not the relay.

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86hatchie's Photo 86hatchie 29 Dec 2014

The solder joints on the main relay crack over time and lose contnuity intermittently....resoldering the big blobs of solder worked for me in the past.

I probably have a factory relay if you are in a bind.

Check the fuses (main power 45 Amp; main relay 15 Amp; fuel pump 10 Amp through ignition switch) of course and make sure your grounds are clean and good especially the rear harness ground (right rear) which the fuel pump flows power through.

Checking for voltage at the pump connector is a good idea too if you want to dig into that rats nest. Factory pumps have been rock solid for me.

Good luck.

Tim
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