Circuit Description
When the ignition switch is first turned ON, the PCM energizes the fuel pump relay which applies power to the in-tank fuel pump. The fuel pump relay will remain ON as long as the engine is running or cranking and the PCM is receiving reference pulses. If no reference pulses are present, the PCM de-energizes the fuel pump relay within 2 seconds after the ignition is turned ON or the engine is stopped.
The fuel pump delivers fuel to the fuel rail and injectors, then to the fuel pressure regulator. The fuel pressure regulator controls fuel pressure by allowing excess fuel to be returned to the fuel tank.
Diagnostic Aids
An intermittent may be caused by a poor connection, rubbed through wire insulation or a wire broken inside the insulation. Check for a poor connection or damaged harness. Inspect the PCM harness and connectors for the following items:
| • | Improper mating |
| • | Broken locks |
| • | Improperly formed or damaged terminals |
| • | Poor terminal to wire connections |
| • | Damaged harnesses |
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the Diagnostic Table:
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Verifies that the fuel pump feed circuit is OK between the fuel pump relay and the fuel pump, and that the fuel pump can deliver adequate pressure to the fuel rail.
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Checks the ignition feed circuit to the fuel pump relay.
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Checks the fuel pump relay driver circuit and the PCM are capable of controlling the fuel pump relay.
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Checks the fuel pump driver circuit for a short to ground.
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Checks the fuel pump driver circuit for an open.
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If the fuel pump is operating but incorrect pressure is noted, the fuel pump wiring is OK and Fuel System Pressure Test should be used for diagnosis.
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Checks the fuel pump feed circuit between the fuel pump relay and the fuel pump. Also checks the fuel pump ground circuit.
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Checks whether the problem is being caused by an open in the fuel pump feed circuit or the fuel pump ground circuit.
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
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1 | Was the Powertrain ON Board Diagnostic System Check performed? | -- | ||
Is proper fuel pressure indicated? | 41-47 psi | |||
Is the test lamp ON? | -- | |||
Did the test lamp turn ON for approximately 2 seconds? | -- | |||
Is the test lamp ON? | -- | |||
Was the fuel pump relay driver circuit open? | -- | |||
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Was a problem found? | -- | ||
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Was a problem found? | -- | ||
9 | Probe the ignition feed circuit at the fuel pump relay connector with a test lamp to ground. Is the test lamp ON? | -- | ||
Remove the fuel filler cap and listen for the fuel pump running. Is the fuel pump running? | -- | |||
Is the test lamp ON? | -- | |||
Probe the fuel pump feed circuit at the modular fuel sender harness connector with a test light to chassis ground. Is the test lamp ON? | -- | |||
13 | Locate and repair open in the fuel pump feed circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |
14 | Locate and repair open in the fuel pump ground circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |
15 | Locate and repair short to ground in the fuel pump relay driver circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |
16 | Locate and repair open in ignition feed to the fuel pump relay. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |
17 | Locate and repair open in ground circuit to the fuel pump relay. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |
18 | Replace the fuel pump relay. Refer to Fuel Pump Relay Replacement . Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |
19 | Replace the fuel pump. Refer to Fuel Pump Relay Replacement . Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |
20 | Replace the PCM. Important: : Replacement PCM must be programmed. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming . Is the action complete? | -- | -- |
