Fuel Pressure Regulator
- Relieve fuel pressure from system. Connect fuel pressure gauge in line between fuel filter and fuel rail. Remove vacuum hose from fuel pressure regulator, and plug hose. Connect hand-held vacuum pump to pressure regulator. Start engine and let idle.
- Gradually apply vacuum to regulator. Fuel pressure should decrease as vacuum increases. Compare values to FUEL PRESSURE table in BASIC TESTING article. If results are unsatisfactory, replace fuel pressure regulator.