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5.0L & 5.7L

  1. Perform OBD system check. See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM CHECK in appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article. After performing OBD system check, go to next step.
  2. Turn ignition off. Relieve fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELIEF . Connect Fuel Pressure Gauge (J-34730-1A) to fuel pressure test port. Using scan tool, command fuel pump on. Bleed air from fuel pressure gauge into container. Using scan tool, command fuel pump on. Monitor fuel pressure with fuel pump running. Fuel pressure should be 60-66 psi (4.2-4.6 kg/cm2 ) on CSI system and 56-62 psi (4.0-4.4 kg/cm2 ) on SFI system. If fuel pressure is as specified, go to next step. If fuel pressure is not as specified, go to step  8.
  3. Using scan tool, command fuel pump on. Fuel pump should run for 2 seconds. Observe fuel pressure after fuel pump stops running. After fuel pump stops, fuel pressure should stabilize and remain constant at 55-60 psi (3.9-4.2 kg/cm2 ) on CSI system and 48-52 psi (3.4-3.7 kg/cm2 ) on SFI system. If pressure is within specification and holds, go to step  5. If pressure is not as specified, go to next step.
  4. Relieve fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELIEF . Disconnect fuel filter. Drain any remaining fuel from fuel pipes into container. Install appropriate fuel line shutoff valve in place of fuel filter. Open shutoff valve. Using scan tool, command fuel pump on. Check for leaks at shutoff valve. Start engine and idle for 30 seconds. Turn ignition off for 10 seconds. Turn ignition on. Using scan tool, command fuel pump on. Wait for fuel pressure to build. Close shutoff valve. Fuel pressure should remain constant at 55-60 psi (3.9-4.2 kg/cm2 ) on CSI system and 48-52 psi (3.4-3.7 kg/cm2 ) on SFI system. If pressure is as specified and holds, go to step  12. If pressure is not as specified, go to step  6.
  5. If fuel pressure is suspected of decreasing during acceleration, cruise or hard cornering, go to step  27. If fuel pressure is not suspected of decreasing during acceleration, cruise or hard corning, go to step  26.
  6. Check fuel feed line between shutoff valve and fuel pipes. If fuel feed line is faulty, go to step  25. If fuel feed line is okay, go to next step.
  7. Open shutoff valve. Relieve fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELIEF . Disconnect fuel return pipe union located near fuel filter. Drain remaining fuel from fuel pipes into container. Install appropriate fuel line shutoff valve in place of fuel return pipe union. Open shutoff valve. Using scan tool, command fuel pump on. Check for leaks at fuel shutoff valve fittings. Start engine and idle for 30 seconds. Turn ignition off for 10 seconds. Turn ignition on. Using scan tool, command fuel pump on. Wait for fuel pressure to build. Close shutoff valve installed on fuel return pipe. If fuel pressure remains constant, go to step  22. If fuel pressure does not remain constant, go to step  29.
  8. Turn ignition on. Using scan tool, command fuel pump on. Fuel pump should run for 2 seconds, and then turn off. Observe fuel pressure after fuel pump stops running. If fuel pressure is present, go to step  13. If fuel pressure is not present, go to next step.
  9. Turn ignition on. Using scan tool, command fuel pump on. Listen for fuel pump operation. If fuel pump operates, go to next step. If fuel pump does not operate, diagnose fuel pump electrical circuit. See appropriate diagnostic procedure under NO-START DIAGNOSIS .
  10. Check for restricted fuel filter, fuel pump strainer or fuel line. If problem is found, go to next step. If no problem is found, go to step  12.
  11. Repair or replace as necessary. After repairs, go to step  30.
  12. Replace fuel sending unit assembly. After repairs, go to step  30.
  13. Turn ignition on. Using scan tool, command fuel pump on. Fuel pump should run for 2 seconds. Observe fuel pressure. If fuel pressure is greater than 66 psi (4.6 kg/cm2 ) on CSI system or greater than 62 psi (4.4 kg/cm2 ) on SFI system, go to next step. If fuel pressure is not as specified, go to step  15.
  14. Relieve fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELIEF . Disconnect engine compartment fuel return line. Attach flexible hose to fuel return line. Place open end of hose in container. Using scan tool, command fuel pump on and observe fuel pressure within 2 seconds. Fuel pressure should be 60-66 psi (4.2-4.6 kg/cm2 ) on CSI system and 56-62 psi (4.0-4.4 kg/cm2 ) on SFI system. If fuel pressure is as specified, go to step  16. If fuel pressure is not as specified, go to step  17.
  15. Turn ignition on. Using scan tool, command fuel pump on. Fuel pump should run for 2 seconds. Observe fuel pressure. If fuel pressure is less than 60 psi (4.2 kg/cm2 ) on CSI system or less than 56 psi (4.0 kg/cm2 ) on SFI system, go to step  19. If fuel pressure is not as specified, go to step  30.
  16. Locate and repair restriction in fuel return line. After repairs, go to step  30. If fuel return line is not restricted, go to next step.
  17. Check for restriction in engine fuel return outlet pipe at point where fuel line was disconnected. If fuel return pipe is restricted, go to next step. If fuel return pipe is not restricted, go to step  22.
  18. Replace engine fuel pipes. After repairs, go to step  30.
  19. Inspect in-line fuel filter and fuel line for restriction. If restriction is found, go to next step. If restriction is not found, go to step  21.
  20. Repair or replace in-line fuel filter and fuel line as necessary. After repairs, go to step  30.
  21. Relieve fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELIEF . Disconnect fuel return pipe union located near fuel filter. Drain remaining fuel from fuel pipes into container. Install appropriate fuel line shutoff valve in place of fuel return pipe union. Open shutoff valve. Using scan tool, command fuel pump on. Bleed air out of fuel pressure gauge into container. DO NOT allow fuel pressure to exceed 75 psi (4.5 kg/cm2 ). Excess pressure may damage fuel pressure regulator. Slowly close shutoff valve installed on fuel return pipe. Fuel pressure should increase to greater than 66 psi (4.6 kg/cm2 ) on CSI system or 62 psi (4.4 kg/cm2 ) on SFI system. If fuel pressure increases as specified, go to next step. If fuel pressure does not increase as specified, go to step  23.
  22. Replace fuel pressure regulator. After repairs, go to step  30.
  23. Check for the following conditions:
    • Low fuel pump voltage due to high resistance connections.
    • High fuel pump voltage due to internal pump binding.
    • Poor fuel pump ground.
    • Partially restricted fuel pump strainer.
    • Incorrect or faulty fuel pump.

    If any of the listed conditions are present, go to next step. If none of the listed conditions are present, go to step  12.

  24. Repair or replace as necessary. After repairs, go to step  30.
  25. Replace fuel feed line. After repairs, go to step  30.
  26. Start engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature. Open throttle quickly. Observe fuel pressure. Fuel pressure should increase to about 66 psi (4.6 kg/cm2 ) on CSI system or about 62 psi (4.4 kg/cm2 ) on SFI system. If fuel pressure increases quickly, check for intermittent problem. See appropriate TROUBLE SHOOTING - NO CODES article. If fuel pressure does not increase quickly, go to next step.
  27. Check for the following conditions:
    • In-line fuel filter for restriction.
    • Fuel feed pipe for restriction.
    • Mispositioned or damaged fuel pump strainer.
    • Fuel pump flex pipe for leaks.
    • Vehicle is equipped with correct fuel pump.
    • Fuel pump electrical wiring for high resistance.

    If any of the listed conditions are present, go to next step. If none of the listed conditions are present, go to step  12.

  28. Repair or replace as necessary. After repairs, go to step  30.
  29. Locate and replace any leaking injector(s). After repairs, go to next step. If no injectors leak, check fuel injector performance. See FUEL INJECTOR BALANCE TEST under FUEL SYSTEM in appropriate SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING article.
  30. Using scan tool, select CAPTURE INFO, REVIEW INFO function. If additional DTCs are set, diagnose DTCs. See appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article. If DTCs are not set, system is okay.
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