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Test Description

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The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. 2:  This step verifies that the fuel pump is operating.
  2. 4:  This step tests for an internal fuel leak. If the fuel pressure drops during this test, then an internal loss of pressure is indicated.
  3. 7:  This step isolates the condition. Replace the primary fuel tank module assembly, if the fuel pressure remains constant, after closing the valve on the fuel pipe shut-off adapter. Locate and replace the leaking fuel injector if the pressure continues to decrease after closing the valve on the adapter.
  4. 10:  This step verifies that a circuit condition is not the cause of a fuel pressure concern. Inspect all fuel pump electrical circuits thoroughly.
Fuel System Diagnosis

Step Action Value(s) Yes No
Schematic Reference:  Fuel Hose/Pipes Routing Diagram 
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check-Engine Controls? - Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls
2 
IMPORTANT:
  • Inspect the fuel system for damage or external leaks before proceeding with this diagnostic.
  • Additional DTCs may set when using the Fuel Pump output control.
  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Command the fuel pump relay ON with a scan tool.
Does the fuel pump operate?		 - Go to Step 3  Go to Fuel Pump Electrical Circuit Diagnosis 
3
IMPORTANT: Verify that adequate fuel is in the fuel tank before proceeding with this diagnostic.
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Turn OFF all accessories.
  3. Install a fuel pressure gage. Refer to Fuel Pressure Gage Installation and Removal .
  4. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
    5. IMPORTANT:
    • The fuel pump relay may need to be commanded ON a few times in order to obtain the highest possible fuel pressure.
    • DO NOT start the engine.
  5. Command the fuel pump relay ON with a scan tool.
  6. Observe the fuel pressure gage with the fuel pump commanded ON.
Is the fuel pressure within the specified range?		 380-410 kPa (55-60 psi) Go to Step 4  Go to Step 8 
4 
IMPORTANT: The fuel pressure may vary slightly when the fuel pump stops operating. After the fuel pump stops operating, the fuel pressure should stabilize and remain constant.
Monitor the fuel pressure gage for 1 minute.Does the fuel pressure decrease by more than the specified value?		 34 kPa (5 psi) Go to Step 7  Go to Step 5 
5
  1. Relieve the fuel pressure to the first specified value.
  2. Monitor the fuel pressure gage for 5 minutes.
Does the fuel pressure decrease by more than the second specified value?		 69 kPa (10 psi)
14 kPa (2 psi)		 Go to Step 12  Go to Step 6 
6
  1. Operate the vehicle within the conditions to reproduce the original symptoms.
  2. Monitor the HO2S and the Fuel Trim parameters with a scan tool.
Does the scan tool parameters indicate a lean condition?		 - Go to Step 9  Go to Symptoms - Engine Controls 
7 
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Relieve the fuel pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure .
  3. Disconnect the chassis fuel hose from the engine compartment fuel pipe. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Metal Collar) .
  4. Install the J 37287  Fuel Line Shut-Off Adapter between the chassis fuel hose and the engine compartment fuel pipe.
  5. Open the valve on the fuel pipe shut-off adapter.
  6. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  7. Command the fuel pump relay ON with a scan tool.
  8. Bleed the air from the fuel pressure gage.
  9. Command the fuel pump relay ON and then OFF with a scan tool.
  10. Close the fuel feed pipe shut-off valve.
  11. Monitor the fuel pressure gage for 1 minute.
Does the fuel pressure remain constant?		 - Go to Step 12  Go to Step 11 
8 Is the fuel pressure more than the specified value? 414 kPa (60 psi) Go to Step 12  Go to Step 9 
9 Inspect the fuel feed pipe for a restriction.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 - Go to Step 13  Go to Step 10 
10  Inspect the harness connectors and the ground circuits of the fuel pump for poor connections. 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 13  Go to Step 12 
11
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Raise the fuel rail, with the fuel line connected. Refer to Fuel Injectors and Fuel Rail Replacement .
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. Command the fuel pump relay ON with a scan tool.
  5. Locate and replace the leaking fuel injector. Refer to Fuel Injectors and Fuel Rail Replacement .
Did you complete the replacement?		 - Go to Step 13  -
12 Replace the fuel tank module. Refer to Fuel Tank Module Replacement .
Did you complete the replacement?		 - Go to Step 13  -
13 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?		 - System OK Go to Step 3 
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