Circuit/System Testing
- 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.
- Ignition ON, command the fuel pump relay ON with a scan tool. Verify the fuel pressure is between 380-427 kPa (55-62 psi).
- If the fuel pressure is more then the specified range, replace the fuel pump.
- Verify that the fuel pressure does not decrease more than 34 kPa (5 psi). in 1 minute.
- If the fuel pressure decreases more than the specified value, perform the following procedure:
- Ignition OFF, relieve the fuel pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure .
- Install the J 37287 between the fuel feed pipe and the fuel rail.
- Open the valve on the J 37287 .
- Bleed the air from the fuel pressure gage.
- Close the valve on the J 37287 .
- Verify that the fuel pressure does not decrease more than 34 kPa (5 psi). in 1 minute.
- If the fuel pressure remains constant, replace the fuel pump.
- If the fuel pressure drops, locate and replace the leaking fuel injector.
- If the fuel pressure decreases more than the specified value, perform the following procedure:
- Relieve the fuel pressure to 69 kPa (10 psi). Verify that the fuel pressure does not decrease more than 14 kPa (2 psi). in 5 minutes.
- If the fuel pressure decreases more than the specified value, replace the fuel pump.
- Remove the J 37287 and J 34730-1A . Refer to Fuel Pressure Gage Installation and Removal .
- Operate the vehicle within the conditions of the customers concern while monitoring fuel related parameters with a scan tool.
- If the scan tool parameters indicate a lean condition, test for a restricted fuel feed pipe, restricted fuel filter, or poor connections at the harness connectors and ground circuits of the fuel pump. If all test normal, replace the fuel pump.
- If the scan tool parameters do not indicate a lean condition, refer to Symptoms - Engine Mechanical .
IMPORTANT:
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.