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P1501

Fuel Pump Relay Circuit Short to Positive

1998-2008 Volkswagen Pointer 1.8L I4 🇦🇺

High SeverityPowertrain

Description

The ECU detected a short to positive voltage in the fuel pump relay control circuit. The fuel pump relay cannot be properly controlled, which may cause the fuel pump to run continuously or not at all.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • Fuel pump may run continuously
  • No-start condition if relay stuck open
  • Fuel smell if pump runs with engine off

Common Causes

  • Wiring shorted to battery voltage
  • Faulty fuel pump relay
  • Relay socket corrosion
  • ECU relay driver failure

Diagnostic Steps

  1. Test fuel pump relay operation
  2. Check relay control circuit for shorts to power
  3. Inspect relay socket and wiring
  4. Test ECU relay output
  5. Swap relay with known-good unit

Repair Notes

Replace the fuel pump relay and repair any shorted wiring.

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Common Questions

What does code P1501 mean on a 1998-2008 Volkswagen Pointer?

P1501 stands for "Fuel Pump Relay Circuit Short to Positive". The ECU detected a short to positive voltage in the fuel pump relay control circuit. The fuel pump relay cannot be properly controlled, which may cause the fuel pump to run continuously or not at all.

What are the symptoms of P1501 on a Volkswagen Pointer?

Common symptoms of P1501 include: Check Engine Light, Fuel pump may run continuously, No-start condition if relay stuck open, Fuel smell if pump runs with engine off.

What causes P1501 on a 1998-2008 Volkswagen Pointer?

Common causes of P1501 include: Wiring shorted to battery voltage, Faulty fuel pump relay, Relay socket corrosion, ECU relay driver failure.

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