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Diagnostic Procedure

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STEP INSPECTION RESULTS ACTION
1 INSPECT FUEL LINE PRESSURE 
  • Install the fuel pressure gauge between the fuel pipe and fuel distributor.
  • Start engine and idle it.
  • Measure the fuel line pressure during idle.

    (See FUEL LINE PRESSURE INSPECTION .)

  • Is the fuel line pressure correct during idle?
Yes Go to the next step.
No Zero or low:
  • Inspect for the following:
    • Fuel pump relay
    • Fuel pump circuit
    • Fuel line for clogging

High:
2 INSPECT FUEL SYSTEM FOR FUEL LEAKAGE 
  • Visually inspect for fuel leakage at fuel injector O-ring and fuel line.
  • Service if necessary.
  • Is the fuel line pressure held after ignition is switched to off?

    (See FUEL LINE PRESSURE INSPECTION .)

Yes Go to the next step.
No Inspect the fuel injector.
(See FUEL INJECTOR INSPECTION .)
3 INSPECT FUEL TANK VENT SYSTEM 
  • Inspect for the following:
    • Blockage/restriction or open circuit in wiring harness between engine vacuum port and charcoal canister
    • Blockage in fuel tank vent system
  • Is there any malfunction?
Yes Replace the vacuum hose.
No Go to the next step.
4 INSPECT PURGE SOLENOID VALVE 
Yes Go to the next step.
No Replace the purge solenoid valve.
(See PURGE SOLENOID VALVE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5 VERIFY PCM DTC 
  • Switch the ignition to ON (Engine off).
  • Retrieve any DTCs using the M-MDS.

    (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST .)

  • Are there any DTCs displayed?
Yes DTC is displayed:
  • Go to the appropriate DTC inspection.

    (See DTC TABLE .)

No No DTC is displayed:
6 Verify test results.
  • If normal, return to diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms.

    (See SYMPTOM DIAGNOSTIC INDEX .)

  • If malfunction remains, inspect related Service Bulletins and/or On-line Repair Information and perform repair or diagnosis.
    • If vehicle is repaired, troubleshooting completed.
    • If vehicle is not repaired or additional diagnostic information is not available, reprogram the PCM if a later calibration is available. Retest.