Fuel System

With this condition, the engine runs rich of stoichiometry (14.7:1 air/fuel ratio), if the PCM is not able to compensate enough to correct for the condition. This situation causes a fuel delivery system that is delivering excessive fuel to the engine.

Examples:

• Fuel pressure regulator causes excessive fuel pressure (system rich at all airflows) fuel pressure is intermittent, going to pump deadhead pressure, then returning to normal after the engine is turned off and restarted.
• Fuel pressure regulator vacuum hose off (causes excessive fuel pressure at idle, system rich at idle airflows).
• Fuel pressure regulator diaphragm ruptured (fuel leaking into the intake manifold, system rich at lower airflows).
• Fuel return line crimped/damaged (fuel pressure high, system rich at lower airflows).
• Fuel injector leaks (injector delivers extra fuel).
• EVAP canister purge valve leak (if the canister is full of vapors, introduces extra fuel).
• Fuel rail pressure sensor (electronic returnless fuel systems) concern causes the sensor to indicate a lower pressure than actual. The PCM commands a higher duty cycle to the fuel pump driver module (FPDM), causing high fuel pressure (system rich at all airflows).