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Diagnostic Test

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  1. READ AND RECORD DTCS AND ENVIRONMENTAL DATA - ERASE DTCS AND CHECK FOR THE DTC TO RETURN 
    1. With the scan tool, read DTCs in all Electronic Control Units (ECUs) and record on the repair order.
    2. For future reference, run and save a vehicle Scan Report and all related recorded data.
    3. With the scan tool, erase all DTCs.
    4. Turn the ignition off for a minimum of 10.0 seconds.
    5. Turn the ignition on.
    6. Using the When Monitored and Set Conditions above and recorded data, operate the vehicle in the conditions that set the DTC.
    7. With the scan tool, read DTCs.

      Did the DTC return?

      Yes 

      • Go To  2

      No 

  2. CHECK FOR OTHER DTCS 
    1. Refer to the recorded DTCs.

      Are there any 5-Volt reference DTCs active or pending?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go To  3
  3. CHECK THE ABILITY OF THE PCM TO READ THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the Fuel Pressure Sensor harness connector.
    3. Turn the ignition on.
    4. With the scan tool, read DTCs.

      Did P018D-FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR CIRCUIT HIGH set?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go To  4
  4. CHECK THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR (K31) SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the PCM C1 harness connector.
    3. Check for continuity between ground and the FPS (K31) Signal circuit at the FPS harness connector.

      Is there continuity between ground and the FPS (K31) Signal circuit?

      Yes 

      • Repair the Fuel Pressure Sensor (K31) Signal circuit for a short to ground.
      • Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .

      No 

      • Go To  5
  5. CHECK FOR A SHORT BETWEEN THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR (K31) SIGNAL CIRCUIT AND THE (N10) SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT 
    1. Disconnect the PCM C2 harness connector.
    2. Check for continuity between the FPS (K31)Signal circuit and the (N10) Sensor Ground circuit at the FPS harness connector.

      Is there continuity between the FPS (K31) Signal circuit and the (N10) Sensor Ground circuit?

      Yes 

      • Repair the short between the Fuel Pressure Sensor (K31) Signal circuit and (N10) FPS Ground circuit.
      • Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .

      No 

      • Go To  6
  6. CHECK RELATED HARNESS CONNECTIONS 
    1. Disconnect all PCM harness connectors.
    2. Disconnect all related in-line harness connections (if equipped).
    3. Disconnect the related component harness connectors.
    4. Inspect harness connectors, component connectors, and all male and female terminals for the following conditions:
      • Proper connector installation.
      • Damaged connector locks.
      • Corrosion.
      • Other signs of water intrusion.
      • Weather seal damage (if equipped).
      • Bent terminals.
      • Overheating due to a poor connection (terminal may be discolored due to excessive current draw).
      • Terminals that have been pushed back into the connector cavity.
      • Check for spread terminals and verify proper terminal tension.

      Repair any conditions that are found.

    5. Connect all PCM harness connectors. Be certain that all harness connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
    6. Connect all in-line harness connectors (if equipped). Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
    7. Connect all related component harness connectors. Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
    8. With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
    9. Test drive or operate the vehicle in accordance with the when monitored and set conditions.
    10. With the scan tool, read DTCs.

      Did the DTC return?

      Yes 

      No 

      • The wiring or poor connection problem has been repaired.
      • Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .