Test Description
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The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
- 3: This step determines if the condition is on the coil side, or the switch side of the fuel pump relay.
- 11: This step verifies the fuel transfer pump operation. If the test lamp flashes, then the fuel transfer pump and circuits are OK.
DTC P2636
| Step | Action | Values | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schematic Reference: Engine Controls Schematics | ||||
| 1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls? | - | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls |
| 2 | Is DTC P0461, P0462, P0463, P2067, or P2068 also set? | - | Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 |
IMPORTANT:
The fuel level must be between 25-50 percent in order to perform this diagnostic procedure. If the fuel level is not within this range, misdiagnosis will occur.
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- | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 |
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- | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 25 |
| 5 |
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- | Go to Step 22 | Go to Step 6 |
| 6 | Does the test lamp remain illuminated? | - | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 8 |
| 7 | Test the fuel pump relay control circuit for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 31 | Go to Step 24 |
| 8 | Test the fuel pump relay control circuit for an open or a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 31 | Go to Step 24 |
| 9 | Command the fuel transfer pump ON with a scan tool. Does the fuel transfer pump operate? |
- | Go to Step 17 | Go to Step 10 |
| 10 |
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- | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 12 |
| 11 | Connect a fused jumper wire between the fuel pump relay battery voltage circuit and the fuel pump supply voltage circuit. Does the fuel pump operate? |
- | Go to Step 22 | Go to Step 15 |
| 12 | Is the battery positive voltage fuse open? | - | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 27 |
| 13 | Test the battery voltage circuit of the fuel pump relay for a short to ground. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 31 | Go to Step 14 |
| 14 | Test the fuel pump supply voltage circuit for a short to ground. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 31 | Go to Step 23 |
| 15 | Test the fuel transfer pump supply voltage circuit for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 31 | Go to Step 16 |
| 16 | Probe the ground circuit of the fuel transfer pump with a test lamp that is connected to battery voltage. Does the test lamp illuminate? |
- | Go to Step 23 | Go to Step 26 |
| 17 | Observe the fuel level sensor rear tank voltage parameter with a scan tool. Is the voltage less than the specified value? |
2.2 V | Go to Step 19 | Go to Step 18 |
| 18 | Add the specified amount of fuel to the rear fuel tank. Did you complete the action? |
19 L (5 Gal) | Go to Step 19 | - |
| 19 |
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- | Go to Step 20 | Go to Step 21 |
| 20 |
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2.6 L (0.70 gal) | Go to Intermittent Conditions | Go to Step 21 |
| 21 | Inspect for the following conditions:
Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 31 | Go to Step 29 |
| 22 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the fuel pump relay. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 31 | Go to Step 28 |
| 23 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the fuel transfer pump. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 31 | Go to Step 29 |
| 24 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the engine control module (ECM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 31 | Go to Step 30 |
| 25 | Repair the open ground circuit of the fuel pump relay. Refer to Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? |
- | Go to Step 31 | - |
| 26 | Repair the open ground circuit of the fuel transfer pump. Refer to Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? |
- | Go to Step 31 | - |
| 27 | Repair the open battery voltage circuit of the fuel pump relay. Refer to Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? |
- | Go to Step 31 | - |
| 28 | Replace the fuel pump relay. Did you complete the replacement? |
- | Go to Step 31 | - |
| 29 | Replace the fuel transfer pump. Refer to Fuel Pump Replacement (Cab/Chassis)
. Did you complete the replacement? |
- | Go to Step 31 | - |
| 30 | Replace the ECM. Refer to Engine Control Module (ECM) Replacement
. Did you complete the replacement? |
- | Go to Step 31 | - |
| 31 |
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- | Go to Diagnostic Aids | Go to Step 32 |
| 32 | Observe the Capture Info with a scan tool. Are there any DTCs that have not been diagnosed? |
- | Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List | System OK |