OBD Guide

P0629

Fuel Pump A Control Circuit High

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$3–33 (est.)

Symptoms

  • The Check Engine light comes on
  • The fuel pump runs constantly when the ignition is on
  • Increased pump noise due to continuous operation
  • Accelerated pump wear
  • Possible pump overheating

Causes

  • Pump relay control wire shorted to positive wire
  • Pump relay contacts sticking in closed position
  • Malfunction of the ECU control transistor (constantly open)
  • Damage to control wire insulation
  • Installation error after repair work

How to Fix

  1. Check if the pump works with the ignition off
  2. Check the pump relay for stuck contacts
  3. Measure the voltage at the control terminal of the computer with the ignition off
  4. Check the control wire for short to positive
  5. Eliminate the identified short circuit
  6. If the external circuit is working properly - ECU diagnostics

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