Need help!!

[WastingLight]

ok so i have a 94 legacy wagon 2.2L non turbo, i recently had a no start issue. i replaced the fuel pump thinking that was the problem, well now it starts, barley. it takes about 10-15 seconds of cranking before it starts(cranks very strong) then when it does catch the idle fluctuates from about 350-400 to 1000 constantly. i believe the fuel pump relay is to blame because, when the key is in the on position not running i hear a click randomly from the dash. with the click i hear the pump turn off and the check engine light come on. does that sound like the pump relay? if so what is the best way of getting to it? i would REALLY prefer not pulling the dash, any help would be greatly appreciated

[Legacy777]

You mentioned the check engine light comes on, does this happen when the engine dies or is it still running?

As for getting to the fuel pump relay. I think some have said they were able to get to it without pulling the dash (I personally don't see how).

[cj91legss]

Ive gotten my hand up there, it takes some patience and you will get scratched up.

[turbo5711]

fuel filter thanks 2 for 2 lol

[ride_child]

I just replaced my ignition relay and it wasn't easy but I got my big ass hands up there haha

[cj91legss]

Its quite a pain in the ass huh Kris?

[ride_child]

yea haha the old one is still in the bracket, it was too hard to get out, so i just unplugged it and plugged the new one in haha

[cj91legss]

Yeah, that's the exact same thing I did with my white wagon.