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Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    •  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptor

DTC P0191: Fuel Rail Pressure (FRP) Sensor Performance

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open or High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

5-Volt Reference

P0641

P0641, P06A6

P0641

P06A6

Fuel Rail Pressure (FRP) Sensor Signal

P0192

P0191, P0192

P0193

P0191

Fuel Line Pressure Sensor Low Reference

--

P0641, P06A6

--

P06A6

Circuit/System Description

The fuel pressure sensor is located on the fuel line. The fuel pressure sensor monitors the fuel pressure in the fuel line. The fuel pump flow control module (FPCM) monitors the voltage signal from the fuel pressure sensor.

Conditions for Running the DTC

    •  The engine is running.
    • DTC P0192, P0193, P0231, P0232, P023F, P064A, P1255 or P06A6 are not active.
    • DTC P0641 has not failed this ignition cycle.
    • Fuel pump control is enabled and the fuel pump control state is normal.
    • The engine has been running for at least 5 seconds.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The FPCM does not detect a change in the fuel rail pressure (FRP) of at least 30 kPa (4.4 psi) when the fuel pump is operating at its minimum or maximum voltage limits for over 5 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

DTC P0191 is a Type A DTC.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

DTC P0191 is a Type A DTC.

Diagnostic Aids

Using the Failure Records data may help locate an intermittent condition. If you cannot duplicate the DTC, the information in the Failure Records can help determine how many miles since the DTC set. The Fail Counter and Pass Counter can help determine how many ignition cycles that the diagnostic test reported a pass and/or a fail.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Engine Controls Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Fuel System Description

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Testing

Important: Verify that the fuel tank is not empty. Only perform this diagnostic if there is at least 2 gallons of fuel in the fuel tank. Clear the DTC, and start and run the engine. Verify that the DTC P0191 resets before proceeding with the circuit system testing. If the DTC does not reset, refer to diagnostic aids.

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the fuel line pressure sensor.
  2. Ignition OFF, test for less than 1 ohm between the low reference circuit terminal 2 and ground.
  3. If greater than the specified range, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the fuel pump flow control module.
  4. Ignition ON, test for 4.8-5.2 volts between the fuel line pressure sensor 5-volt reference circuit terminal 3 and ground.
  5. If less than the specified range, test the 5-volt reference circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the fuel pump flow control module.
    If greater than the specified range, test the 5-volt reference circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the fuel pump flow control module.
  6. Ignition OFF, install a 3A fused jumper wire between the 5-volt reference circuit terminal 3 and the signal circuit terminal 1.
  7. Ignition ON, observe the Fuel Pump Control Module Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor parameter. The scan tool should display between 4.8-5.2 volts.
  8. If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit terminal 1 for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the fuel pump flow control module.
  9. If all circuits test normal, replace the fuel pressure sensor.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References for FPCM replacement, setup, and programming