Circuit Description
The fuel rail pressure (FRP) sensor is a pressure sensor. The fuel injector control module (FICM) supplies about 5 volts on the FRP sensor reference voltage circuit. The FICM also supplies a ground circuit and a signal circuit to the FRP sensor. When the fuel rail pressure is normal, the FRP signal voltage rises to near 2.5 volts. If the fuel rail pressure increases, the FRP signal voltage increases. The FICM monitors the FRP sensor voltage and communicates the data to the PCM by a dedicated pulse width modulated (PWM) circuit.
This DTC sets when the FRP sensor signal voltage is below the normal operating range of the sensor.
Conditions for Running the DTC
The ignition is ON.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
| • | The FRP sensor signal voltage is less than 0.45 volts. |
| • | The condition exists for at least 5 seconds. |
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The control module illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the second consecutive ignition cycle that the diagnostic runs and fails. |
| • | The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The first time the diagnostic fails, the control module stores this information in the Failure Records. If the diagnostic reports a failure on the second consecutive ignition cycle, the control module records the operating conditions at the time of the failure. The control module writes the operating conditions to the Freeze Frame and updates the 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.
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This step determines if the condition is present.
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This step determines if the signal circuit of the FRP sensor is the cause of the condition. The FRP sensor voltage will increase from 0 volts to above 1 volt, with the sensor disconnected.
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This step determines if the 5-volt reference circuit is the cause of the condition.
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
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Schematic Reference: Engine Controls Schematics Connector End View Reference: Engine Controls Connector End Views | ||||
1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check Alternative Fuels - Engine Controls? | -- | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Alternative Fuels (Engine Controls) |
Does the scan tool display the FRP sensor voltage less than the specified value? | 0.45 V | Go to Step 3 | Go to Step 4 | |
3 | Is DTC P0187 also set? | -- | Go to DTC P0187 | Go to Step 5 |
4 |
Does the DTC fail this ignition cycle? | -- | Go to Step 5 | Go to Intermittent Conditions |
Does the FRP sensor voltage increase? | -- | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 7 | |
Measure the voltage from the 5-volt reference circuit of the FRP sensor with a DMM. Is the voltage less than the specified value? | 4.95 V | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 9 | |
7 | Test for a short to ground on the signal circuit of the FRP sensor. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems in the G/H Van Service Manual. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 11 |
8 | Test for an open or a short to ground on the 5 Volt reference circuit of the FRP sensor. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems in the G/H Van Service Manual. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 10 |
9 | Inspect for proper terminal contact at the harness connector of the FRP sensor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems in the G/H Van Service Manual. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 11 |
10 | Inspect for proper terminal contact at the harness connector of the FICM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems in the G/H Van Service Manual. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 12 |
11 | Replace the fuel rail pressure sensor. Refer to Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Fuel Pressure Sensor Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 13 | -- |
12 | Replace the FICM. Refer to Fuel Injector Control Module Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 13 | -- |
13 |
Did the DTC fail this ignition? | -- | Go to Step 2 | Go to Step 14 |
14 | Observe the Capture Info with a scan tool. Are there any DTCs that have not been diagnosed? | -- | System OK | |
