Where Is the Fuel Pump Driver Module Located?

Q: Where Is the Fuel Pump Driver Module Typically Located?

More often than not, the fuel pump driver module (FPDM) is located in the back of vehicles. The exact location varies depending on the make and model of your ride, but it’s usually on the underside — specifically on the rear end of the frame.

The fuel pump driver module controls the power allocated to the fuel pump. It ensures efficient fuel delivery to the engine and optimal fuel pressure.

It’s important to note that not every vehicle has a fuel pump driver module, but it has become fairly common on some vehicles since the early 2000s. The FPDM can be found on standard MPI fuel injection systems or on GDI direct injection systems, but there are platforms using both types of fuel injection that don’t use a fuel pump driver module. Honda, for example, doesn’t use a fuel pump driver module on their GDI platforms; they simply supply the high pressure pump with regulated fuel pressure.

It’s important to note that not every vehicle has a fuel pump driver module, but it has become fairly common on some vehicles since the early 2000s.

– Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician

Newer vehicles are using brushless fuel pump motors, which require a special electronic circuit within the module to drive the pump motor rather than simply delivering power. GM vehicles and some other platforms are using brushless electric motors to drive the fuel pump.

Tips on How to Access the Fuel Pump Driver Module

The fuel pump driver module typically looks like a small black or gray box secured by harnesses and bolts. You’re going to need to remove these to access the module. Bear in mind that, like other modules, it’ll be attached to connectors and electrical wirings you need to be careful with.

Despite it all, it’s worth remembering that every vehicle is different. For example, Ford vehicles, such as the 2008 Ford F-150, typically have their fuel pump driver modules at the back of the vehicle (usually along the driver’s side over the axle on the frame).

Because every model is different, it’s a good idea to consult your owner’s manual to learn the precise location of your fuel pump driver module. You might need to follow some extra steps depending on the make and model of your vehicle, but everything you need to know is in the manual.