Fuel Injection Pump: Notes

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NOTE: Do not apply battery positive (B+) voltage directly to the fuel volume regulator solenoid electrical connector terminals. The solenoid may be damaged internally in a matter of seconds.

The engine driven fuel injection pump increases fuel rail pressure to the desired level to support fuel injection requirements. Unlike conventional port fuel injection systems, with direct injection the desired fuel rail pressure ranges widely over operating conditions. The pump receives fuel from the fuel pump (FP) module, increases the fuel pressure from approximately 448 kPa (65 psi) to a variable pressure up to 15 MPa (2175 psi), and delivers it to the fuel rails. The fuel injection pump is driven by a dedicated intake camshaft lobe and is located on top of the engine.

The fuel volume regulator is a solenoid valve permanently mounted to the pump assembly. The PCM commands the fuel volume regulator to meter in a specified fuel volume with each pump stroke. The PCM regulates the fuel volume entering the rail to achieve the desired fuel rail pressure.

The fuel volume regulator control is synchronous to the cam position on which the pump is mounted. The fuel volume regulator control takes into account that camshaft phasing is varied during engine operation for purposes of valve control.