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Test Procedure

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  1. M1 PRELIMINARY DIAGNOSIS FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0230, P0231, AND P0232 
    NOTE: For F-Super Duty, the fuel pump relay is internal to the central junction box (CJB).
    • Retrieve and record all DTCs.
    • Record the freeze frame data.
    • Clear the DTCs.
    • Carry out the self-test.

    Are any DTCs retrieved? 

    Yes No
    For DTC P0230, (F-Super Duty),
    GO to  M2.
    For DTC P0230, (E-Series),
    GO to  M3.
    For DTC P0231, GO to  M9.
    For DTC P0232, GO to  M15.
    UNABLE to duplicate the condition. CHECK for a loose connection, and damaged or corroded terminals. WIGGLE the harness attempting to recreate the concern. REPAIR as necessary. REFER to SYMPTOM CHARTS , if a driveability concern exists.
  2. M2 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0230 
    • Possible causes:
      • fuel pump relay (internal to the CJB)
      • circuitry
      • PCM
    • Key in OFF position.
    • CJB-f connector disconnected.
    • Key ON, engine OFF.
    • Measure the voltage between:
      ( + ) CJB-f Connector, Component Side ( - )
      FP - Pin 10 Ground

    Is the voltage greater than 10.5 V? 

    Yes No
    GO to  M6. INSTALL a new CJB. CLEAR the DTCs.
    REPEAT the self-test.
  3. M3 CHECK THE FUEL PUMP RELAY VOLTAGE CIRCUIT 
    NOTE: Refer to the SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS for the fuel pump relay coil pin locations.
    • Possible causes:
      • fuel pump relay
      • circuitry
      • PCM
    • Key in OFF position.
    • FP Relay connector disconnected.
    • Key ON, engine OFF.
    • Measure the voltage between:
      ( + ) FP Relay Connector, Harness Side ( - )
      VPWR - Pin 2 Ground

    Is the voltage greater than 10.5 V? 

    Yes No
    GO to  M4. REPAIR the open circuit. CLEAR the DTCs.
    REPEAT the self-test.
  4. M4 CHECK THE FUEL PUMP RELAY 
    • Carry out the fuel pump relay component test. Refer to COMPONENT TESTING .

    Does the fuel pump relay pass the component test? 

    Yes No
    For E-Series, GO to  M5. INSTALL a new FP. CLEAR the DTCs.
    For F-Super Duty, GO to  M6. REPEAT the self-test.
  5. M5 CHECK THE FUEL PUMP RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN (E-SERIES) 
    NOTE: Refer to the SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS for the fuel pump relay coil pin locations.
    • Key in OFF position.
    • PCM connector disconnected.
    • Measure the resistance between:
      ( + ) FP Relay Connector, Harness Side ( - ) PCM Connector, Harness Side
      FP - Pin 1 FP - Pin B5

    Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 

    Yes No
    GO to  M7. REPAIR the open circuit. CLEAR the DTCs.
    REPEAT the self-test.
  6. M6 CHECK THE FUEL PUMP RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN (F-SUPER DUTY) 
    NOTE: Refer to the SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS for the fuel pump relay coil pin locations.
    • Key in OFF position.
    • PCM connector disconnected.
    • Measure the resistance between:
      ( + ) CJB-f Connector, Harness Side ( - ) PCM Connector, Harness Side
      FP - Pin 10 FP - Pin B5

    Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 

    Yes No
    GO to  M7. REPAIR the open circuit. CLEAR the DTCs.
    REPEAT the self-test.
  7. M7 CHECK THE FUEL PUMP RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Measure the resistance between:
      ( + ) PCM Connector, Harness Side ( - )
      FP - Pin B5 Ground

    Is the resistance greater than 10K ohms? 

    Yes No
    GO to  M8. REPAIR the short circuit. CLEAR the DTCs.
    REPEAT the self-test.
  8. M8 CHECK THE FUEL PUMP RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    • Key ON, engine OFF.
    • Measure the voltage between:
      ( + ) PCM Connector, Harness Side ( - )
      FP - Pin B5 Ground

    Is any voltage indicated? 

    Yes No
    REPAIR the short circuit. CLEAR the DTCs.
    REPEAT the self-test.
    GO to  M22.
  9. M9 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0231 
    NOTE: Diagnose and repair DTC P0230 before addressing DTC P0231.
    • Possible causes:
      • inertia fuel shutoff (IFS) switch
      • fuel pump monitor circuit open
      • fuel pump relay
    • Key in OFF position.
    • IFS Switch connector disconnected.
    • Measure the resistance between:
      ( + ) IFS Switch Connector, Component Side ( - ) IFS Switch Connector, Component Side
      B+ - Pin 2 IS - Pin 1

    Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 

    Yes No
    GO to  M10. INSTALL a new IFS switch. CLEAR the DTCs.
    REPEAT the self-test.
  10. M10 CHECK THE FUEL PUMP VOLTAGE 
    • Connect a non-powered test lamp between:
      ( + ) IFS Switch Connector, Harness Side ( - )
      B+ - Pin 2 Ground
    • Key ON, engine OFF.

    Does the test lamp illuminate for approximately 20 seconds? 

    Yes No
    GO to  M14. For E-Series, GO to  M12.
    For F-Super Duty, GO to  M11.
  11. M11 CHECK THE FUEL PUMP VOLTAGE CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • CJB-a connector disconnected.
    • Measure the resistance between:
      ( + ) CJB-a Connector, Harness Side ( - ) IFS Switch Connector, Harness Side
      IS - Pin 22 B+ - Pin 2

    Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 

    Yes No
    CHECK fuse. If OK, INSTALL a new CJB. REPAIR the open circuit. CLEAR the DTCs.
    CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. REPEAT the self-test.
  12. M12 CHECK THE FUEL PUMP RELAY POWER CIRCUIT FOR VOLTAGE 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • FP Relay connector disconnected.
    • Key ON, engine OFF.
    • Measure the voltage between:
      ( + ) FP Relay Connector, Harness Side ( - )
      B+ - Pin 3 Ground

    Is the voltage greater than 10.5 V? 

    Yes No
    GO to  M13. REPAIR the open circuit. CLEAR the DTCs.
    REPEAT the self-test.
  13. M13 CHECK THE FUEL PUMP RELAY 
    • Carry out the fuel pump relay component test. Refer to COMPONENT TESTING .

    Does the fuel pump relay pass the component test? 

    Yes No
    REPAIR the open circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. INSTALL a new FP relay. CLEAR the DTCs.
    REPEAT the self-test. REPEAT the self-test.
  14. M14 CHECK THE FUEL PUMP MONITOR CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • PCM connector disconnected.
    • Measure the resistance between:
      ( + ) IFS Switch Connector, Harness Side ( - ) PCM Connector, Harness Side
      IS - Pin 1 IS - Pin B19

    Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 

    Yes No
    GO to  M22. REPAIR the open circuit. CLEAR the DTCs.
    REPEAT the self-test.
  15. M15 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0232 
    NOTE: Diagnose and repair DTC P0230 before addressing DTC P0232.
    • Possible causes:
      • fuel pump relay
      • fuel pump monitor circuit open or short to voltage
      • fuel pump ground circuit open
      • fuel pump
    • Key in OFF position.
    • CJB-a connector disconnected. (F-Super Duty)
    • FP Relay connector disconnected. (E-Series)
    • Key ON, engine OFF.

    Is the fuel pump on? 

    Yes No
    GO to  M16. GO to  M17.
  16. M16 CHECK THE FUEL PUMP MONITOR CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • PCM connector disconnected.
    • FP connector disconnected.
    • Key ON, engine OFF.
    • Measure the voltage between:
      ( + ) PCM Connector, Harness Side ( - )
      IS - Pin B19 Ground

    Is any voltage indicated? 

    Yes No
    REPAIR the short circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If the DTC P0232 is present again,
    REPEAT the self-test. GO to  M22.
  17. M17 CHECK THE FUEL PUMP GROUND FOR AN OPEN 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • FP connector disconnected.
    • Measure the resistance between:
      ( + ) FP Connector, Harness Side ( - )
      FPGND - Pin 2 Ground

    Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 

    Yes No
    GO to  M18. REPAIR the open circuit. CLEAR the DTCs.
    REPEAT the self-test.
  18. M18 CHECK THE FUEL PUMP 
    • Measure the resistance between:
      ( + ) FP Connector, Component Side ( - ) FP Connector, Component Side
      FPPWR - Pin 1 FPGND - Pin 2

    Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 

    Yes No
    GO to  M19. INSTALL a new FP. CLEAR the DTCs.
    REPEAT the self-test.
  19. M19 CHECK THE FUEL PUMP MONITOR CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN 
    • PCM connector disconnected.
    • Measure the resistance between:
      ( + ) PCM Connector, Harness Side ( - ) FP Connector, Harness Side
      IS - Pin B19 FPPWR - Pin 1

    Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 

    Yes No
    For E-Series, GO to  M20. REPAIR the open circuit. CLEAR the DTCs.
    For F-Super Duty, GO to  M21. REPEAT the self-test.
  20. M20 CHECK THE FUEL PUMP RELAY 
    • Carry out the fuel pump relay component test. Refer to COMPONENT TESTING .

    Does the fuel pump relay pass the component test? 

    Yes No
    CLEAR the DTCs and RETEST the system. If the DTC P0232 is present again, INSTALL a new FP relay. CLEAR the DTCs.
    GO to  M22. REPEAT the self-test.
  21. M21 CHECK THE CJB FUEL PUMP RELAY 
    • CJB-a connector connected.
    • Connect a 5 amp fused jumper wire between the following:
      Point A PCM Connector, Harness Side Point B
      FP - Pin B5 Ground
    • Measure the voltage between:
      ( + ) PCM Connector, Harness Side ( - )
      IS - Pin B19 Ground
    • Key ON, engine OFF.

    Is the voltage greater than 10 volts with the jumper installed and less than 1 volt with the jumper removed? 

    Yes No
    CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If the DTC P0232 is present again, INSTALL a new CJB. CLEAR the DTCs.
    GO to  M22. REPEAT the self-test.
  22. M22 CHECK FOR CORRECT PCM OPERATION 
    • Disconnect all the PCM connectors.
    • Visually inspect for:
      • pushed out pins
      • corrosion
    • Connect all the PCM connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
    • Carry out the PCM self-test and verify the concern is still present.

    Is the concern still present? 

    Yes No
    INSTALL a new PCM. REFER to FLASH ELECTRICALLY ERASABLE PROGRAMMABLE READ ONLY MEMORY (EEPROM) . The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.