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How to tell if fuel pumps are running by current draw?

maillemaker
Explorer
Explorer
I would like to have an indicator lamp in the cabin that indicates if the fuel pumps are running or not.

One way to do this would be to plumb in pressure senders before and after the high pressure pump, but this would be difficult and expensive.

The fuel pump relays are easily accessible under the hood near the engine battery.

Is there a way I could monitor the current draw to power an indicator light to indicate that the pumps were running (and not just getting power)?

Steve
1990 Winnebago Warrior. "She may not look like much but she's got it where it counts!"

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maillemaker
Explorer
Explorer
What would a light telling you the pump is on or off accomplish?


It would tell me whether my loss of fuel pressure is due to vapor lock or pump failure.

My CEL does not come on until the engine dies.

Steve
1990 Winnebago Warrior. "She may not look like much but she's got it where it counts!"

JaxDad
Explorer III
Explorer III
Mine has one...... It's called a CEL.

It lights up when the engine dies after it runs out of fuel with no fuel pump running.

Maybe I'm missing something? What would a light telling you the pump is on or off accomplish?