Junk fuel pump relay switch?

[JAYCYN]

I heard a rumor that the fuel pump relay switches going out is a common issue with cb7's. I just replaced the one in my car and it was a pain in the rear. I heard it was common with hot starts for it to go out, and so I mounted mine in a cooler, non metal contact area that is a little easier to reach if I have to replace again. (fat boy arching back over door sill and reaching up under dash not comfortable). If you've had to replace yours or have info, would be greatley appreciated.

[93accordguy]

i always heard of the main relays going bad. not the fuel relay

[xyzse]

yes its common for those to randomly go out.mine went out about a year after i got the car,car had bout 170,000 miles on it.i was in a drive thru line waiting on food and it cut off n wouldnt start.if u have a tester use it to check ALL your fuses and relays.another random problem with this year is a leaking distributor so just check yours just to be safe,feel under the distributor n see if its leaking oil.hope that helps.

[visualpoet]

The fuel pump relay IS the main relay. They are known to have bad solder issues when they get hot. There are many many articles on the site about them, including a DIY somewhere on repairing them.
OP - Most of us have relocated ours after repairing or replacing them, for the same reasons, easier access, and it helps keep it cooler.

[magicdragon]

the grounds go bad also

here is a really good video all about this problem





here is the link if the video doesn't work

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viIZ8k60awY

[deevergote]

Fuel pump relay switches look awesome.

[KoonceSSDAccord]

Mine was going out for a year til my friend unbolted used a metal brush to slean it out a bit and then plugged it back up and i haven't had a problem since and this was like 3 months ago!!!

[dano28]

Fuel pump relay switches look awesome.

Indeed they do.