P1502high severityPowertrain
Fuel Pump Relay Circuit Short to Ground
on 2010 Audi S5 4.2L V8 · AWD
What this code means
The ECU detected a short to ground in the fuel pump relay control circuit. The relay may be stuck in the on position or not responding to ECU commands.
Symptoms
- Check Engine Light
- Fuel pump may not shut off
- Possible no-start if circuit is open
- Intermittent fuel pump operation
Common causes
- Wiring shorted to ground
- Faulty fuel pump relay
- Damaged relay connector
- Water intrusion in relay box
- ECU driver fault
Diagnostic steps
- Test relay control circuit for ground shorts
- Inspect wiring insulation
- Check relay socket for corrosion
- Test relay coil resistance
- Check ECU driver output
Repair notes
Repair the shorted wiring or replace the fuel pump relay.
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