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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 P129F: Fuel Pump Speed Signal Incorrect

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open or High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Fuel Pump PWM Duty Cycle

P12A0

P12A0

P12A1

P12A2, P129F

Fuel Pump Control Enable

P12A4

P12A4

P12A5

P12A6

Circuit/System Description

The engine control module (ECM) supplies voltage to the fuel pump control module (FPCM) when the ECM detects that the ignition is on. The voltage from the ECM to the FPCM remains active for 2 seconds, unless the engine is in crank or run. While this voltage is being received.

The FPCM provides a control enable input circuit to the FPCM relay to turn the 3-phase fuel pump ON and OFF. The control enable input circuit is switched to ground to turn ON the pump. The FPCM also sends a 400 HZ PWM on a signal circuit to the FPCM relay to control the fuel pump speed by varying the duty cycle of this signal.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The engine is running.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The purpose of the FPCM relay control frequency out-of-range diagnostic is to determine if the frequency of the pulse-width modulated FPCM relay control signal is not within its expected range (385 - 415 HZ). The above condition is present for greater than 12.5 milliseconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

DTCs P129F are Type A DTCs.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • The condition responsible for setting the DTC no longer exists.
    • A history DTC will clear after 100 malfunction-free ignition cycles have occurred.

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

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

Fuel Pump Flow Control Module Scan Tool Information for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

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

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X2 harness connector at the FPCM relay.
  2. Ignition OFF, connect a DMM, set on the volt setting, between the PWM control circuit terminal 1 and ground.
  3. Ignition ON, command the ECM fuel pump ON with a scan tool. The DMM reading should be between 4.5--5.5 V.
  4. If less than the specified range, test the PWM control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the FPCM.
    If greater than the specified range, test the PWM control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the FPCM.
  5. If all circuits test normal, replace the FPCM relay.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

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