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Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor

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  1. Fuel tank pressure sensor is located on top of fuel tank. Connect Engine Signal Monitor (49 9200 162A) to ECM/PCM, using proper overlay and adapter cables. Turn ignition on. Measure voltage at ECM/PCM terminal 3F.
  2. With 2 psi (6.7 kPa) of pressure applied to sensor, voltage should be 4-5 volts. With 0 psi (0 kPa) of pressure applied to sensor, voltage should be 2.3-2.8 volts. With 2 in. Hg of vacuum applied to sensor, voltage should be .45-.55 volt. If all voltage readings are as specified, fuel tank pressure sensor is functioning properly. If any voltage reading is not as specified, go to next step.
  3. Turn ignition off. Check continuity of circuits between fuel tank pressure sensor wiring harness connector and ECM/PCM. See appropriate wiring diagram in WIRING DIAGRAMS - 2.3L article. If continuity exists in all circuits, go to next step. If continuity does not exist in one or more circuits, repair wiring harness as necessary.
  4. Turn ignition on. Measure voltage at terminal "B" at fuel pressure sensor wiring harness connector. See Fig 1 . Voltage should be less than one volt. Measure voltage at terminal "C" at fuel tank pressure sensor wiring harness connector. Voltage should be 4.5-5.5 volts. If voltage is as specified, replace fuel tank pressure sensor. If voltage is not as specified, locate and repair short circuit in wiring harness. See appropriate wiring diagram in WIRING DIAGRAMS - 2.3L article.
Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Wiring Harness Connector Terminals; MAP Sensor On 2.3L Is Similar)
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