The engine control module (ECM) provides a ground to the coil side of the fuel pump relay. When the ignition switch is first turned ON, the ECM energizes the fuel pump relay, which applies power to the fuel pump. The ECM enables the fuel pump relay as long as the engine is cranking or running, and crankshaft reference pulses are received. If no crankshaft reference pulses are received, the ECM de-energizes the fuel pump relay after about 3 seconds.

P1230

The ECM detects the fuel pump relay control circuit is open or shorted to ground.

P1231

The ECM detects the fuel pump relay control circuit control circuit is shorted to voltage.

DTC P1230 and P1231 are Type C DTCs.

DTC P1230 and P1231 are Type C DTCs.

The following table illustrates the fuel pump relay terminal location in the underhood fuse block:

Schematic Reference

Engine Controls Schematics

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DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions

Scan Tool Reference

Special Tools Required

1. With the ignition ON, command the Fuel Pump Relay ON with a scan tool. You should hear an audible click for about 3-5 seconds.
2. If the vehicle passes the Circuit/System Verification Test, then operate the vehicle within the conditions for running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that are captured in the Freeze Frame/Failure Records List.

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the fuel pump relay.

Important: The test lamp is used to load the circuit and may not illuminate.

2. Connect a test lamp between the ignition 1 voltage circuit of the fuel pump relay and ground.
3. Ignition ON, load test for battery voltage between the ignition 1 voltage circuit of the fuel pump relay and ground.

⇒	If less than B+, repair the ignition 1 voltage circuit of the fuel pump relay for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.

4. With the ignition OFF, connect a test lamp between the control circuit and the ignition 1 voltage circuit of the fuel pump relay.
5. With the ignition ON, use a scan tool to command the fuel pump relay ON. The test lamp should turn ON for about 3-5 seconds and then turn OFF.

⇒	If the test lamp remains ON all the time, test for a short to ground on the control circuit. If circuit/connections test normal, replace the ECM.

⇒	If the test lamp remains OFF all the time, test for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance on the control circuit. If circuit/connections test normal, replace the ECM.

6. If all circuits/connections test normal, test or replace the fuel pump relay.

1. Measure for 70-110 ohms of resistance between terminals 85 and 86 of the fuel pump relay.

⇒	If the resistance is not within the specified range, replace the fuel pump relay.

2. Measure for infinite resistance between the following terminals of the fuel pump relay:

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30 and 86

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30 and 87

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30 and 85

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85 and 87

⇒	If continuity is detected, replace the fuel pump relay.

3. Connect a 20-amp fused jumper wire from the positive terminal of the battery to relay terminal 85. Connect a jumper wire from the negative terminal of the battery to relay terminal 86. Measure for less than 2 ohms between terminals 30 and 87 of the relay.

⇒	If the resistance measures more than 2 ohms, replace the fuel pump relay.

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.