P1541
Fuel Pump Relay Circuit Open
Severity
🔴 HighCan you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$3–17 (est.)
Symptoms
- Engine won't start
- Fuel pump does not turn on when turning key
- Stalling engine
- Floating speed
- Check Engine Light
Causes
- Faulty fuel pump relay
- Broken or damaged wiring
- Oxidized or corroded contacts
- Fuse box problems
- Engine control unit (ECU) malfunction
How to Fix
- Check the condition of the fuel pump relay
- Check the integrity of wiring and connections
- Clean connector contacts
- Replace relay if necessary
- Check the voltage in the relay circuit