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For 1990-2009 cars only

Circuit Description

The engine control module (ECM) uses commanded fuel pump flow to determine a desired fuel rail pressure. The actual fuel pressure is monitored using the fuel rail pressure (FRP) sensor. If the fuel rail pressure sensor indicates a pressure more than 20 MPa greater than desired, diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0089 will set.

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • DTC P0192, P0193, or P1635 are not set.
    • The ignition is ON.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

    • The difference between actual and desired fuel rail pressure is more than 20 MPa.
    • Commanded fuel pump flow is 100 mm³/second or less.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The control module illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) when the diagnostic runs and fails.
    • The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The control module stores this information in the Freeze Frame/Failure Records.

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.
    • A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic.
    • Clear the MIL and the DTC with a scan tool.

Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. DTC P0090 is a current flow problem in the FRP regulator circuit. This incorrect current draw could lead to incorrect fuel pressure. This hardware problem should be diagnosed before the performance DTC is checked.

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.

Is the Actual Fuel Rail Pressure parameter within the specified range?

1-1.8 MPa

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 7

3

Did DTC P0090 also set?

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Go to DTC P0090

Go to Step 4

4

Did DTC P0093 also set?

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Go to DTC P0093

Go to Step 5

5

  1. Start and run the engine at 2,000 RPM.
  2. Observe the Actual Fuel Rail Pressure parameter and the Desired Fuel Rail Pressure parameter with a scan tool.

Is the Fuel Pressure difference more than the specified value?

20 MPa

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 6

6

  1. Start and idle the engine.
  2. Perform the following test at idle and at 2000 RPM:
  3. • Change the fuel pressure with a scan tool, incrementing through the entire fuel pressure range.
    • Observe the actual vs desired fuel pressures at each fuel pressure level.

Does the fuel pressure increment and stabilize through the entire fuel pressure range, with actual and desired fuel pressure within 2 MPa of each other at every fuel pressure?

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Go to Diagnostic Aids

Go to Step 11

7

  1. Disconnect the fuel rail pressure sensor.
  2. Observe the Actual Fuel Rail Pressure parameter with a scan tool.

Does the Actual Fuel Rail Pressure measure more than the specified value?

175 MPa

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 8

8

Test the fuel rail pressure sensor signal circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 9

9

Replace the engine control module. Refer to Engine Control Module Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 12

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10

Replace the fuel rail pressure sensor. Refer to Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Fuel Pressure Sensor Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 12

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11

Replace the FRP regulator. Refer to Fuel Pressure Regulator Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 12

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12

  1. Clear the DTCs with a scan tool.
  2. Turn OFF the ignition for 30 seconds.
  3. Start the engine.
  4. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC .

Does the DTC fail this ignition?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Step 13

13

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

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

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Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List

System OK