Here's the current problem: The "circuit opening relay" above the glove box that controls the fuel pump isn't engaging for the two seconds or so when the ignition is turned on like it's supposed to.
If I manually active the relay (press down on the top of it to close the contacts) to turn the fuel pump on for a few seconds while I start the engine, then the car will start and the relay will stay activated when the engine is running.
I've tested and I'm getting constant power to one coil on the relay (there are two) and the other coil is only energized when the starter is running.
I've tested the relay outside of the car and it activates with the
12.5 volts directly from the battery just fine (perhaps I should try 11V.. perhaps it's just getting weak and there are losses in the wires going to the relay)Perhaps the relay is weak AND the compuer only turns on the relay for
2 seconds if it senses the fuel pressure is low...any advice?
Thanks, Danny