Does the ECU need to be in for my fuel pump to run?

I really wanted to see if the fuel pump was working while I wait for my ecu to get here. So I pulled the fuel line off and turned the ignition forward.

Now on most cars you would be able to hear the pump running at that point, but I did not hear it running, nor did gas come out of the fuel line.

Im hoping the answer is yes and I just need to plug the ecu in. Otherwise something is wrong with my fuel pump install.

TIA

 

Yes u need toe ecu in to tell it to turn on

 

If you didn't need the ecu then the fuel pump would just continue to pump gas whether the engine wanted/needed it or not... That would be bad!

 

True or you can hook power up to it just to test it.

 

Not necessarily because as soon as you turn your key to ignition the pump starts priming.

 

the fuel pump should come with a clip with a power and ground wire that come out of it. plug it in then hook it up to a battery and stick it into gasoline tub and see if it works

 

The pump has been in the tank for quite sometime now.

I hooked it up to the factory harness and did not use the clip with the red and black wire.

 

found the problem, its been so long since ive drive the S, I forgot to push the clutch in.