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FUEL PUMP

Description

  

The ECM activates the fuel pump for several seconds after the ignition switch is turned ON to improve engine start ability. If the ECM receives a engine speed signal from the camshaft position sensor (PHASE), it knows that the engine is rotating, and causes the pump to operate. If the engine speed signal is not received when the ignition switch is ON, the engine stalls. The ECM stops pump operation and prevents battery discharging, thereby improving safety. The ECM does not directly drive the fuel pump. It controls the ON/OFF fuel pump relay, which in turn controls the fuel pump.

  

FUEL PUMP

Diagnosis Procedure

1.CHECK FUEL PUMP POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-I

  1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
  2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
  3. Turn ignition switch ON.

  

  1. Check the voltage between ECM harness connectors.

  

Is the Inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK FUEL PUMP POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-II

  

Check the voltage between IPDM E/R harness connector and ground.

  

Is the Inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> GO TO 16.
3.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.

  • IPDM E/R harness connector F10
  • Harness for open or short between IPDM E/R and ECM >> Repair open circuit, short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

4.CHECK CONDENSER-1 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-I

  1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
  2. Reconnect all harness connectors disconnected.
  3. Disconnect condenser-1 harness connector.
  4. Turn ignition switch ON.

  

  1. Check the voltage between condenser-1 harness connector and ground.

  

Is the Inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 8.
NO >> GO TO 5.
5.CHECK 15A FUSE

  1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
  2. Disconnect 15 A fuse (No. 32).
  3. Check 15 A fuse. Is the Inspection result normal?

YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >> Replace fuse.
6.CHECK CONDENSER-1 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-II

  1. Disconnect IPDM E/R harness connector E18.
  2. Check the continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector and condenser-1 harness connector.

  

  1. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power. Is the Inspection result normal?

YES >> GO TO 16.
NO >> GO TO 7.
7.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.

  • Harness connectors B10, E29
  • IPDM E/R connector E18
  • Harness for open or short between IPDM E/R and condenser-1 >> Repair open circuit or short to power in harness or connectors.

8.CHECK CONDENSER-1 GROUND CIRCUIT

  1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
  2. Check the continuity between condenser-1 harness connector and ground.

  

  1. Also check harness for short to power. Is the Inspection result normal?

YES >> GO TO 10.
NO >> GO TO 9.
9.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.

  • Harness connectors B10, E29 (with rear view monitor)
  • Harness for open or short between condenser-1 and ground >> Repair open circuit or short to power in harness or connectors.

10.CHECK CONDENSER-1
Refer to See: Testing and Inspection\Component Tests and General Diagnostics\Fuel Pump\Component Inspection (Condenser-1).
Is the Inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 11.
NO >> Replace condenser-1.
11.CHECK FUEL PUMP POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-III

  1. Disconnect "fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump" harness connector.
  2. Check harness continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector and "fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump" harness connector.

  

Is the Inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 13.
NO >> GO TO 12.
12.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.

  • Harness connectors B10, E29
  • Harness for open or short between "fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump" and IPDM E/R >> Repair open circuit or short to power in harness or connectors.

13.CHECK FUEL PUMP GROUND CIRCUIT

  1. Disconnect "fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump" harness connector.
  2. Check the continuity between "fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump" harness connector and ground.

  

Is the Inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 15.
NO >> GO TO 14.
14.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.

  • Harness connectors B10, E29 (with rear view monitor)
  • Harness for open or short between "fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump" and ground >> Repair open circuit or short to power in harness or connectors.

15.CHECK FUEL PUMP
Refer to See: Testing and Inspection\Component Tests and General Diagnostics\Fuel Pump\Component Inspection (Fuel Pump).
Is the Inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 8.
NO >> Replace fuel pump.
16.CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to See: Testing and Inspection\Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview\Service Information For Electrical Incident\Intermittent Incident.
Is the Inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace IPDM E/R.
NO >> Repair or replace harness or connectors.