Fuel pump not engaging

[strizay]

Every time I go to start up my car, after I turn the key on, I have to listen for the fuel pump to engage. Sometimes it takes a couple of seconds, sometimes it doesn't engage at all and I have to turn the key off, listen then turn the key on again and listen. And then every now and then when the car starts, I get the check engine light and trac off light comes on.

Anybody have any leads I can check? Thank you.

[a.graham52]

will the car start EVERY time you turn the key to crank or only some times?

[foxsdaddy67]

had a problem with my fuel pump relay causing something like that on mine. damn thing died on me one day on and entrance ramp. i was like wtf

[strizay]

it doesn't start most of the time when I turn the key on to start it. I have to turn the key to power on and listen for the fuel pump to engage, and once I hear it, then I turn the key on full.

[a.graham52]

id try a fuel pump relay and get the codes read

[Hellfire5670]

Originally Posted by strizay

it doesn't start most of the time when I turn the key on to start it. I have to turn the key to power on and listen for the fuel pump to engage, and once I hear it, then I turn the key on full.

thats the same with mine! i leave my car unlocked most times but when i lock it for the night and come out in the morning i can hear the pump and i start it... same with my lights i don't wanna take it in cause its gonna cost a bit to even get the codes read...

[a.graham52]

places like autozone and advanced auto read codes for free.

[MMGT1]

Originally Posted by a.graham52

id try a fuel pump relay and get the codes read

^^ I am leaning this way as well. Might be a good idea to pull the entire fuse panel from under the hood, turn it over and check for corrosion. That is a trouble spot there, and also check your FPR for any tears or leaks. I would start with those two