swap it with another relay.
Correct answer is to check the engines ECU.
Swapping relays is the easiest way to check. I'm not sure what is meant by "the correct way" as stated above. A DVOM is used to check the resistance, such as recommended on a Mitsubishi; Same with Ford that states it should be between 40 and 120 Ohms bteween partular pins and over 10,000 on others. GMs can be commanded with a scan tool to run, but isn't an effective way to check it. They recommend a jumper and test light procedure. Therfore, " the correct way" depends on what you have, and you would need to BClear.
check fuel pump fuse..
Check the fuel pump relay
Check the fuel pump fuse and the fuel pump relay.
Swap the relay with a known good relay.
You should check the fuel pump fuse to make sure is not blown. If the fuse is good the fuel pump relay may be defective. It is always simpler to replace the fuse and the relay before removing the fuel pump.
Check the fuel pump, fuel pump wiring, fuel pump relay and fuel pump fuse.
Check the fuel pump relay.
check the fuse and change the fuel pump relay.
Check the fuel pump relay and fuse.
The relays are located on the driver side inner fender... I heard that you can take the horn relay out and change it with the fuel pump relay and if the fuel pump works and horn doesnt then you know that it was the relay... Fuses are easy to check, just look at it, if it is broken then its the fuse.
check for voltage back where the hot wire connects to the fuel pump. also check groundwire off fuel pump. check fuel pump fuse / check fuel pump relay.
Check fuse no 6. 20Amp located under the seat that is the fuel pump relay fuse. also check the function of the fuel pump relay itself.