noise
Is there a distictive noise coming from the fuel pump while the car is on? If so, the pump could be bad. I have not heard much about bad relay's, but if you have an hour and a half, buy the $65 pump and strainer and replace it. Then if it still does not work, try the relay. how many miles are on your car?? Many fuel pumps go around 130-140K, mine was running fine at 150K, but i replaced it just to be safe.