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Priming The Fuel System

After fuel pressure has been released, system must be primed to avoid excessive cranking to restart the engine.

  1. Connect the terminal 1 (FUEL PUMP) and terminal 5 (Battery +) of diagnostic connector with a jumper wire.
    Fig 1: Attach Jumper Wire Between Terminals No. 1 & 5 Of Diagnostic Connector
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  2. Turn IG ON for no longer than 10 seconds to pressurize system and check for fuel leaks. (Jumper wire may get hot if it is left in for longer than 10 seconds).
  3. Turn IG OFF and remove jumper wire.