Circuit Description
The PCM provides ignition positive voltage to control the fuel pump relay. The PCM has the ability to detect an electrical malfunction on the relay control circuit. When the ignition switch is first turned on, the PCM energizes the fuel pump relay which applies power to the fuel pump. The fuel pump relay will remain on as long as the engine is running or cranking and the PCM is receiving reference pulses. If no reference pulses are present, the PCM de-energizes the fuel pump relay within 2 seconds after the ignition is turned on or the engine is stopped. With the engine stopped, the fuel pump can be turned on by using the scan tool output controls function. If an electrical malfunction is detected, the PCM will set DTC P0230.
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | The ignition is on. |
| • | System voltage is between 9.0 and 16.0 volts. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
| • | The PCM detects an electrical malfunction on the fuel pump relay control circuit. |
| • | The condition is present for 0.5 second. |
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The PCM will illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) during the second consecutive trip in which the diagnostic test has been run and failed. |
| • | The PCM will store conditions which were present when the DTC set as Freeze Frame and Failure Records data. |
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
| • | The PCM will turn OFF the MIL during the third consecutive trip in which the diagnostic has been run and passed. |
| • | The History DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles have occurred without a malfunction. |
| • | The DTC can be cleared by using the scan tool. |
Diagnostic Aids
An intermittent may be caused by a poor connection, rubbed through the wire insulation or a wire broken inside of the insulation. Refer to Intermittents and Poor Connections Diagnosis in Wiring Systems.
Check for the following conditions:
| • | Poor connections at the PCM or fuel pump relay. Refer to Intermittents and Poor Connections Diagnosis in Wiring Systems. |
| Inspect harness connectors for backed out terminals, improper mating, broken locks, improperly formed or damaged terminals, and poor terminal to wire connection. Refer to Intermittents and Poor Connections Diagnosis , Repairing Connector Terminals and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. |
| • | Damaged harness. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. |
| Inspect the wiring harness for damage. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. |
Reviewing the Fail Records vehicle mileage since the diagnostic test last failed may help determine how often the condition that caused the DTC to be set occurs. This may assist in diagnosing the condition.
Test Description
Number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the Diagnostic Table:
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Ensures that the fuel pump relay control circuit and the PCM are capable of controlling the fuel pump relay. Using the scan tool to command the fuel pump allows only a 2 second time in the commanded state.
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Checks the fuel pump control circuit for a short to ground.
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Checks the fuel pump control circuit for an open.
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This vehicle is equipped with a PCM which utilizes an Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM). When the PCM is being replaced, the new PCM must be programmed. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming .
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
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1 | Was the Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check performed? | -- | ||
Does the test light turn on when the fuel pump is commanded on? | -- | |||
Is the test light on? | -- | |||
4 | Probe the fuel pump relay ground circuit with a test light connected to battery positive voltage. Is the test light on? | -- | ||
Was a problem found? | -- | |||
6 |
Was a problem found? | -- | ||
7 |
Is the test light on? | -- | ||
8 |
Was a problem found? | -- | ||
9 | Locate and repair short to ground in the fuel pump relay control circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? | -- | -- | |
10 | Locate and repair open in the fuel pump relay ground circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? | -- | -- | |
11 | Replace the fuel pump relay. Refer to Fuel Pump Relay Replacement . Did you complete the repair? | -- | -- | |
Replace the PCM. Important: : The replacement PCM must be programmed. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming . Did you complete the repair? | -- | -- | ||
13 | Locate and repair the short to voltage in the fuel pump control circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? | -- | -- | |
14 |
Does the scan tool indicate DTC P0230 failed this ignition? | -- | System OK |
