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Test Procedure

NOTE:

When the door is opened or the Ignition is turned to the ON position the fuel pump is activated for 2 seconds to build up the pressure in the fuel system.

Step Procedure Result / Action to Take
1
  • PERFORM: Preliminary Check to verify the customers complaint. Refer to PRELIMINARY CHECK .
-- Was Complaint verified?
-- YES:
  • GO TO Step 2.
-- NO:
  • GATHER more information from customer about the complaint.
2
  • IGNITION: ON.
  • LISTEN: Transfer Fuel Pump -G6- should be heard running for 2 sec.
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: Transfer Fuel Pump ON for 2 sec.
  • IGNITION: OFF.
-- Was Value obtained?
-- YES:
  • Condition may be intermittent.
  • PERFORM: Visual Inspection of wiring and component.
  • CHECK: Wiring for open, high resistance, short or harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.
  • REPAIR: Faulty wiring or connector.
  • GO TO: Step 6.
-- NO:
  • GO TO Step 3.
3
  • DISCONNECT: Fuel Pump Control Module -J538-.
  • IGNITION: ON.
  • CHECK: Fuel Pump Control Module -J538- harness connector terminal 6 to 1 and 3 for voltage.
  • CHECK: Fuel Pump Control Module -J538- harness connector terminals 5 and 6 to battery voltage for voltage.
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: Battery voltage.
  • IGNITION: OFF.
-- Were Values obtained?
-- YES:
  • GO TO Step 4.
-- NO:
  • PERFORM: Visual Inspection of wiring and component.
  • CHECK: Wiring for open, high resistance, short or harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.
  • REPAIR: Faulty wiring or connector.
  • REPLACE: Any open fuses.
  • GO TO: Step 6.
4
  • RECONNECT: Fuel Pump Control Module -J538-.
  • DISCONNECT: Transfer Fuel Pump -G6-.
  • CRANK: Engine.
  • CHECK: Transfer Fuel Pump -G6- harness connector terminals 1 to 5 for voltage while engine is cranking.
  • IGNITION: OFF
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: 7 - 11 V.
-- Was Value obtained?
-- YES:
  • REPLACE: Transfer Fuel Pump -G6-, Refer to appropriate repair information.
  • GO TO: Step 6.
-- NO:
  • GO TO: Step 5.
5
  • REMOVE: Engine Control Module -J623-. Refer to the appropriate repair information.
  • DISCONNECT: Fuel Pump Control Module -J538-.
  • CHECK: Fuel Pump Control Module -J538- harness connector terminal 2 to Engine Control Module -J623- harness connector terminals T94 / 27 for resistance.
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: 0.5 Ω (± 0.3 Ω).
-- Was Value obtained?
-- YES:
  • REPLACE: Fuel Pump Control Module -J538-. Refer to the appropriate repair information.
  • PERFORM: Road Test to verify repair.
  • FAULT DOES NOT RETURN:
  • Generate readiness code. Refer to READINESS CODE .
  • FAULT DOES RETURN:
  • No malfunction is detected in the wiring.
  • REPLACE: Engine Control Module -J623-. Refer to appropriate repair information.
  • GO TO: Step 6.
-- NO:
  • PERFORM: Visual Inspection of wiring and component.
  • CHECK: Wiring for open, high resistance, short or harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.
  • REPAIR: Faulty wiring or connector.
  • GO TO: Step 6.
6
  • Final Procedure
  • Perform a road test to verify repair.
  • Do any DTC's return:
-- YES: -- NO:
  • Repair is complete. Generate readiness code. Refer to READINESS CODE .
  • Return vehicle to Customer.