Cadillac: fuel pump relay, fuel pump relay, dash lights


Question
I have a 83 Sedan Deville.  I found out my fuel pump isn't working and i was wondering if it might be my fuel pump relay.  and i was wondering where it is located.

Answer
it is in the accessory relay panel left of the steering column under the dash. I think it is the second one up from the bottom on the right side.

Fuel pump test:

1. Get yourself a helper.

2. remove the gas cap.

3. have one person listen in the gas tank at the gas cap opening.

4. have the other person turn the ignition switch to the ON position ONLY so as the dash lights come on. Do NOT attempt to start the engine.

5. As soon as the ignition key is turned to the ON position, The person at the gas tank should hear the fuel pump run for TWO SECONDS and then it should STOP.

6. Does it ?.

7. If it does NOT run for the 2 seconds the fault is either the fuel pump or the fuel pump relay.