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 P12A0: Fuel Pump Speed Circuit Low Duty CycleDTC P12A1: Fuel Pump Speed Circuit High Duty Cycle
DTC P12A2: Fuel Pump Speed Circuit Performance
Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit | Short to Ground | Open or High Resistance | Short to Voltage | Signal Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fuel Pump High Control | P12A0 | P12A0 | P12A1 | P12A2, P129F |
Fuel Pump Low Control | 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
DTC P12A0
| • | The DTC sets when the FPCM relay control duty cycle low diagnostic is to determine when the duty cycle of the pulse-width modulated FPCM relay control signal is too low, less than 5 percent. |
| • | The above condition is present for greater than 12.5 milliseconds. |
DTC P12A1
| • | The DTC sets when the FPCM relay control duty cycle high diagnostic is to determine when the duty cycle of the pulse-width modulated FPCM relay control signal is too high, greater than 95 percent. |
| • | The above condition is present for greater than 12.5 milliseconds. |
DTC P12A2
| • | The purpose of the FPCM relay control circuit rationality diagnostic is to detect inconsistencies between the FPCM relay sensed state of the FPCM relay control circuit and the FPCM commanded state of the FPCM Control circuit. |
| • | The above condition is present for greater than 12.5 milliseconds. |
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
DTCs P12A0 -- P12A2 and 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
Connector End View Reference
Electrical Information Reference
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
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the X2 harness connector at the FPCM relay.
- Ignition OFF, connect a DMM, set on the volt setting, between the PWM control circuit terminal 1 and ground.
- Ignition ON, command the ECM fuel pump ON with a scan tool. The DMM reading should be between 4.5--5.5 V.
- If all circuits test normal, replace the FPCM relay.
| ⇒ | 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. |
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
| • | Control Module References for FPCM replacement, setup, and programming |
