What is the 2003 Toyota Tacoma fuel pump relay location?
I got hit yesterday—it wasn’t a bad accident and no one was hurt, but now when I turn the ignition my engine turns but doesn’t start. My mom said that I need to reset my fuel pump relay. How do I do that?
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Glad to hear everyone was safe after your fender bender!
The 2003 Toyota Tacoma fuel pump relay location is under the kick panel by the steering wheel. Remove the panel to reveal an electrical switch box where you can access the fuel pump reset switch (also called the fuel pump relay).
The fuel pump relay in your car is an electrical switch that controls whether or not fuel is allowed into your fuel pump—and thus your engine. Sometimes after an accident, your fuel pump relay will switch off automatically as a safety precaution. And your mom is right—it usually results in your engine turning but not starting.
The owner’s manual for your 2003 Tacoma will have more information on which exact switch on the electrical board is the fuel pump relay. We recommend looking at the owner’s manual to verify before you start tinkering with any switches.
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