Hillsideshortle

There is no consistant fuel supply to the filter. It runs then shuts off. Does the pump have a constant power supply to it when ever the key is in the run position. Or is there a external pressure sensor that turns the pump relay off and on as the pressure fluxuates? (sic?) . Short answer to your question: The car will barely start then die shortly after. Thanks for any help you could offer Rick

I have a 97 outback wagon with around 280,000 miles on it that I am not quite done with. The fuel relay seems to turn on for a second when the key is turned on then shuts off. I can hear the relay kick in then release. Could I take the ground from the relay and run it to a ground so it will be energised any time the key is on or would this be a mistake. OR any idea whats wrong with it. Thanks for any help.