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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 provide an overview of each diagnostic category.

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open or High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Fuel Pump High Signal

P0231

P023F

P0232

P023F, P2635

Fuel Pump Low Signal

--

P023F

--

P023F, P2635

Circuit/System Description

The engine control module (ECM) supplies voltage to the fuel pump flow control module (FPCM) when the ECM detects that the ignition is on. The voltage from the ECM to the FPCM remains active for two seconds, unless the engine is in crank or run. While this voltage is being received, the FPCM closes the ground switch of the fuel pump and also supplies a varying voltage to the fuel tank pump module in order to maintain the desired fuel rail pressure.

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

Circuit/System Verification

Ignition ON, command the fuel pump ON and OFF using the scan tool FPCM output control. The fuel pump should turn on and off.

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the fuel pump.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal D and ground.
  3. Ignition ON, command the fuel pump ON and OFF using a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF as commanded.
  4. If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the FPCM.
    If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the FPCM.
  5. Ignition OFF, connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal A and the control circuit terminal D.
  6. Ignition ON, command the fuel pump ON using a scan tool. The test lamp should illuminate.
  7. If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the control circuit terminal A for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the FPCM.
  8. If all circuits test normal, replace the fuel tank fuel pump module.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement
    •  Control Module References for FPCM replacement, setup, and programming