Circuit Description
When the ignition switch is first turned ON, the PCM energizes the fuel pump relay. 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. With the engine stopped, the fuel pump can be turned ON by using the scan tool output controls function.
Diagnostic Aids
An intermittent may be caused by a poor connection, rubbed through the wire insulation or a wire broken inside of the insulation.
Check for a poor connection or a 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
Number(s) below refer to the Step number(s) 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 battery feed circuit to the fuel pump relay.
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Ensures that the fuel pump relay control circuit and the PCM are capable of controlling the fuel pump relay.
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Checks the fuel pump control circuit for a short to ground.
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Checks the fuel pump control 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 the 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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Determines whether the problem is being caused by an open in the fuel pump feed circuit or the fuel pump ground circuit.
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This vehicle is equipped with a PCM which utilizes an Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM). When the PCM is being replaced, the new PCM must be programmed.
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
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1 | Was the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check performed? | -- | ||
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Important: If the fuse blows in the jumper wire, repair the short to ground in the fuel pump feed circuit or the fuel pump.
Is fuel pressure indicated at the specified value? | 333-376 kPa (48-55 psi) | |||
Is the test light ON? | -- | |||
Did the test light turn ON for approximately 2 seconds? | -- | |||
Is the test light ON? | -- | |||
Was a problem found? | -- | |||
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Was a problem found? | -- | ||
8 |
Was a problem found? | -- | ||
9 | Probe the battery feed circuit at the fuel pump relay connector with the test light to ground. Is the test light ON? | -- | ||
Remove the fuel filler cap and listen for the fuel pump running. Is the fuel pump running? | -- | Go to the Fuel System Pressure Test | ||
Is the test light ON? | -- | |||
Probe the fuel pump feed circuit at the modular fuel sender harness connector with the test light to chassis ground. Is the test light ON? | -- | |||
13 | Locate and repair open or short to ground in the fuel pump feed circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs . Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |
14 | Locate and repair open in the fuel pump ground circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs . Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |
15 | Locate and repair short to ground in the fuel pump relay control circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs . Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |
16 | Locate and repair open or short to ground in battery feed to the fuel pump relay. Refer to Wiring Repairs . Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |
17 | Locate and repair open in ground circuit to the fuel pump relay. Refer to Wiring Repairs . Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |
18 | Replace the fuel pump relay. Refer to Fuel Pump Relay Replacement Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |
19 | Inspect the fuel sender pigtail for a external tank open. If open is located repair as neccessary. Refer to Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | ||
20 | Replace the fuel pump. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |
Replace the PCM Important: : Replacement PCM must be programmed. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming Is the action complete? | -- | -- | ||
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Is fuel pressure indicated at the specified value? | 333-376 kPa (48-55 psi) | System OK |
