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How much does a fuel pump relay replacement cost for Volkswagen cars?
Car model | Fixter price range |
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Fuel pump relay replacement for Volkswagen Polo | £35 - £56 |
Fuel pump relay replacement for Volkswagen Golf VII | £47 - £73 |
Fuel pump relay replacement for Volkswagen Golf | £47 - £73 |
Fuel pump relay replacement for Volkswagen Tiguan | £59 - £93 |
Fuel pump relay replacement for Volkswagen Golf VI | £47 - £75 |
Fuel pump relay replacement for Volkswagen Up! | £35 - £56 |
Fuel pump relay replacement for Volkswagen Golf V | £47 - £75 |
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What does a fuel pump relay do?
The fuel pump relay is the electronic component that controls power to the fuel pump. It is found on virtually all vehicles with an internal combustion engine and is often located in the fuse box which can be found in the engine bay.
What are the signs of a bad fuel pump relay?
Below are the top three symptoms that could indicate you need to replace your fuel pump relay:
Poor fuel economy
Trouble starting your car
Poor engine performance - stalling, poor acceleration, rough idling
What happens when we do a fuel pump relay replacement on your car?
Our certified mechanics will:
Inspect the entire fuel system and test it for any issues
They will then locate the fuse box, usually found in the engine bay
If necessary, they will remove the old relay and replace it with a new one
They will they retest the fuel system and check the fuel pump is working
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What does a fuel pump relay do?
The fuel pump relay is the electronic switch that controls power to the fuel pump. It is found on virtually all vehicles with an internal combustion engine and is often located in the fuse box which can be found in the engine bay. The fuel pump relay is also responsible for helping your vehicle to start. The relay activates the fuel pump to pressurise the fuel system as you turn the key.
The fuel pump is a small pump which sends the fuel from the tank to the engine. The pump may be mechanically worked by the engine, but on most modern cars it’s electrically-powered. In this case it’s usually found next to or even inside the fuel tank.
This process of pumping fuel from the tank to the engine is essential in the smooth running of your vehicle, therefore a faulty fuel pump relay will cause major performance and drivability issues with your vehicle.
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Volkswagen (often shortened to VW) is a German automobile manufacturer founded in 1937 by the German Labour Front, a Nazi labour union.
Volkswagen is the flagship marque of the Volkswagen Group, who in turn is majority owned by Porsche. They own and operate a vast number of cars under other brand names—at the time of writing, they have 342 subsidiary companies.
How popular is Volkswagen in the United Kingdom?
Possibly its most well-known model of the current generation, the VW Golf, was the 2nd best selling car of 2018, behind the Ford Fiesta, which consistently takes the top spot year after year.
The Golf’s 64k registrations in 2018 added to the vast tally of 3.4million Volkswagen cars on the road today.
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VW cars achieve consistently strong reviews and are highly respected by critics and drivers alike. They are renowned for investing more money into research and development than almost any other marque and distributing their wealth of motoring knowledge across the many partner brands under the VW Group umbrella.
The Volkswagen Beetle: The ‘people’s car’
A classic of its time, originally named the Volkswagen Type 1, it soon became nicknamed the Beetle due to its unique shape, and subsequently the bug. The unique looking car was designed by Ferdinand Porsche for Adolf Hitler, who wanted a cheap and simple mass-produced car to travel around his country’s new road network.
The new model Beetle, originally launched to celebrate the original classic in 1997, and with an updated successor in 2011, was designed around the VW Jetta platform sharing much of its build with the Jetta and Golf. VW announced in 2018 that the Beetle would finally be removed from production in July 2019.
How often should a fuel pump relay need replacing?
There is no set lifespan of a fuel pump relay, however the relay is designed to last the life of the car, but due to its constant use and the high temperatures it is exposed to, it will not usually last that long. Over time, the fuel pump relay may begin to show signs of wear and will have to be replaced.
The most commonly damaged portions of the fuel pump relay that tend to malfunction first are the coil and contact points. Usually, these parts of the relay will begin to oxidise and rust over time.
The law, vehicle regulations and your MOT
If the fuel system is not working properly, this may result in an MOT fail. Similarly, if a failing fuel pump relay has caused your check engine light to illuminate, this could lead to an advisory or failure.
What causes a fuel pump relay to break?
The fuel pump relay can fail for many reasons, from dust to electrical power surges, or a blown fuse to a fault in the pump. Many things can affect the functionality of the fuel pump relay.
What are the signs of a failing fuel pump relay?
Usually, there a few signs you can look for:
Poor fuel economy
Trouble starting your car
Poor engine performance - stalling, poor acceleration, rough idling
Check engine light
Car stops whilst driving
How often should you replace your fuel pump relay?
There is typically no maintenance schedule for fuel pump relay replacement. However, it may not be a bad idea to replace the fuel pump and the relay on an older, high mileage vehicle. Regularly maintaining small components such as the fuel pump relay could save you costly repair bills down the line.
What happens during a fuel pump relay replacement?
During the repair our certified mechanics will:
Inspect the entire fuel system and test it for any issues
They will then locate the fuse box, usually found in the engine bay
If necessary, they will remove the old relay and replace it with a new one
They will they retest the fuel system and check the fuel pump is working
What is the average life of a fuel pump relay?
There is no set lifespan of a fuel pump relay, however over time, the fuel pump relay can begin to show signs of wear and will have to be replaced. The fuel pump relay is designed to last the life of the car, but due to its constant use and the high temperatures it is exposed to, it will not usually last that long.
The most commonly damaged portions of the fuel pump relay that tend to malfunction first are the coil and contact points. Usually, these parts of the relay will begin to oxidise and rust over time.
Can you drive with a broken fuel pump relay?
It is best to avoid driving with a failing fuel pump relay. If the fuel pump relay has an issue, power may be randomly cut off to the fuel pump, which will cause the engine to stall whilst driving. Problems with your fuel pump relay will also result in frequent stalling and poor fuel economy, problems which are inconvenient and costly. It’s always best to have a faulty fuel pump relay checked as soon as possible to avoid these issues.
What happens if you don't change the fuel pump relay?
If the fuel pump relay has an issue, power may be randomly cut off to the fuel pump, which will cause the engine to stall whilst driving. Problems with the relay may also result in frequent stalling and poor fuel economy, which are both inconvenient and costly.
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