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DTC P0193 Without RPO CTF

Circuit Description

The engine control module (ECM) monitors the fuel rail pressure via a fuel rail pressure (FRP) sensor. When the fuel rail pressure is high the signal voltage is high. When the fuel rail pressure is low the signal voltage is low. If the fuel rail pressure is above the upper limit for the sensor, DTC P0193 will set.

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • DTCs P0641 or P0651 are not set.
    • The ignition is ON.
    • The system is not in Powerdown Mode.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The ECM detects the signal circuit is more than 185 MPa.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The control module illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) when the diagnostic runs and fails.
    • The control module limits fuel injection and fuel rail pressure.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

    • The control module turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 3 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
    • A current DTC, Last Test Failed, clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.
    • Clear the MIL and the DTC with a scan tool.

Step

Action

Values

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Engine Controls Schematics

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check-Engine Controls?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls

2

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Observe the Actual Fuel Rail Pressure parameter with a scan tool.

Does the scan tool indicate that the Actual Fuel Rail Pressure is within the specified range?

1.2-1.9 MPa

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Disconnect the FRP sensor connector.
  2. Probe the FRP 5-volt reference circuit with a DMM connected to a good ground. Refer to Troubleshooting with a Digital Multimeter in Wiring Systems.

Does the voltage measure near the specified value?

5 V

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

  1. Test the 5-volt reference circuit of the FRP sensor for a short to voltage, high resistance, or an open. Refer to Testing for Continuity , Testing for Short to Ground or Testing for a Short to Voltage in Wiring Systems.
  2. Repair as necessary. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 15

Go to Step 12

5

  1. Verify that the ignition is ON, with the engine OFF.
  2. Verify the FRP sensor harness connector is still disconnected.
  3. Measure the current between the FRP sensor signal circuit and ground circuit at the FRP harness connector with a DMM.

Does the current measure more than the specified value?

0.025 mA

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 6

6

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cables.
  3. Measure the resistance from the low reference circuit of the FRP sensor to a good ground.

Does the resistance measure less than the specified value?

5 ohms

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 10

7

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Connect a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the signal circuit of the FRP sensor and the low reference circuit of the FRP sensor. Refer to Using Fused Jumper Wires in Wiring Systems.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. With a scan tool, observe the Actual FRP parameter.

Does the scan tool indicate that the Actual FRP parameter is at the specified value?

0.0 MPa

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 9

8

Check for a short to voltage 12-volt or 5-volt reference on the FRP sensor signal circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 15

Go to Step 14

9

Test the signal circuit of the FRP sensor for a high resistance or an open. Refer to Testing for Continuity and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you Find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 15

Go to Step 12

10

  1. Disconnect the ECM.
  2. Test the low reference circuit of the FRP sensor for a high resistance or an open. Refer to Testing for Continuity in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 15

Go to Step 12

11

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the FRP sensor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 15

Go to Step 13

12

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the ECM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 15

Go to Step 14

13

Replace the FRP sensor.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 15

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14

Replace the ECM. Refer to Engine Control Module Replacement/Restore Fuel Rate Data .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 15

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15

  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  2. Turn OFF the ignition for 30 seconds.
  3. Start the engine.
  4. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.

Does the DTC run and pass?

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Go to Step 16

Go to Step 2

16

With a scan tool, observe the stored information, Capture Info.

Does the scan tool display any DTCs that you have not diagnosed?

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Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List

System OK