Where is the EFI relay located?

Where is the EFI relay located?

Location. Most fuel-pump relay units are located under the dashboard near the steering column. In some cases, the unit is located in the area where the steering column is mounted or near the engine’s firewall.

How do I know if my main relay is bad?

Common signs include the engine not starting, inability to stay running for a long time, and the Check Engine Light coming on.

Where is the main relay?

The main relay is usually located underneath the hood in the relay box. The high heat that this relay is exposed to can create a lot of damage over time. When the main relay begins to malfunction, you will have to find a way to address the issues in a hurry.

Where is the relay switch?

It can be in the fuse box (also called a power box), the fuse panel under the dash, or on the right fender. Most cars will have it located under the hood, inside the long box with a black cover. Often called the fuse box, this is where a vehicle’s fuses and relays are mounted.

What is an ignition relay?

The ignition relay is one of the most important electronic relays found on modern vehicles. It is usually located in the fuse and relay panel beneath the bonnet, and is responsible for providing power to the vehicle’s ignition system, and some of the fuel system’s components.

What happens when the ignition relay goes bad?

1. Car suddenly stalls while operating. One of the most common symptoms of a failed ignition relay is a car that suddenly stalls while operating. If the ignition relay shorts, burns out, or otherwise fails while the engine is operating it will cut off power to the fuel pump and ignition system.

What causes a main relay to fail?

When operated at full load, a relay is said to have failed when its contacts fail to operate (often because they weld together) or when contact material erosion results in an unacceptable high path resistance. When asked to hot switch a load, a relay may only be good for 100,000 operations.

How much does a main relay cost?

A starter relay costs around $20 to $80 while a main relay costs around $20 to $200. To make sure that you’re getting the exact replacement relay you need, it’s important to consult your vehicle’s owner’s manual before shopping for replacement parts.

Why would a relay keep clicking?

Clicking noise in your car’s fuse box is caused by a relay that is turning on and off rapidly. This can be caused by a computer failure, resistance in the ground wire for the control side of the relay or high resistance in the power supply to the control side of the relay.

Is ignition relay the same as starter relay?

The Starter Relay is a device that utilizes a small amount of electrical current from the ignition switch to energize an electromagnet that operates a larger current carrying switch, which in turn triggers the operation of the Starter Motor or Starter Solenoid.