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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 P069E: Fuel Pump Flow Control Module (FPCM) Requested MIL Illumination

Circuit/System Description

The fuel pump flow control module (FPCM) controls and monitors the operation of the fuel system. When the FPCM detects a fault and sets a DTC, the FPCM sends a serial data message to the engine control module (ECM) requesting the illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL). This DTC sets in the ECM when it receives a MIL request message from the FPCM.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The ignition is in crank, or the engine is running.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The FPCM requests the ECM to illuminate the MIL.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

DTC P069E is a Type A DTC.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

DTC P069E 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 Verification

Verify that DTCs P0191, P0192, P0193, P0231, P0232, P023F, P025A, P0601, P0602, P0603, P0604, P0606, P062F, P0641, P064A, P06A6, P1255, P2534, or P2635 are not set in the FPCM.

If any of the DTCs are set, refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle.