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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 Descriptors

DTC P0192: Fuel Rail Pressure (FRP) Sensor Circuit Low Voltage

DTC P0193: Fuel Rail Pressure (FRP) Sensor Circuit High Voltage

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

High Resistance

Open

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

FRP Signal

P0192

P0088, P0191

P0193

P0193

--

FRP Low Reference

--

P0191

P0193

¹

--

FRP 5-Volt Reference

P0117, P0462, P0522, P0652

P0087, P0191

P0193

P0118, P0653

--

Fuel Pressure Regulator Solenoid Supply Voltage

P0088, P0090

P0088

P0090

P0087, P0191, P2510

--

¹ Opens circuit fuse or opens circuit.

Typical Scan Tool Data

Actual Fuel Rail Pressure

Circuit

Short to Ground

High Resistance

Open

Short to Voltage

Operating Conditions: The Ignition ON, with the Engine OFF

Parameter Normal Range: 0.352-0.650 volt

5-Volt Reference

0 MPa (0 psi)

Varies¹

200 MPa (29,000 psi)

0 MPa (0.0 psi)

FRP Sensor Signal

0 MPa (0 psi)

Varies¹

200 MPa (29,000 psi)

200 MPa (29,000 psi)

FRP Sensor Low Reference

--

Varies¹

200 MPa (29,000 psi)

Note²

Fuel Pressure Regulator Solenoid Supply Voltage

0.2 MPa (34.8 psi)¹

71 MPa (10,300 psi)¹

0.2 MPa (34.8 psi)¹

0.2 MPa (34.8 psi)¹

¹ Fuel pressure erratic

² Opens circuit fuse or opens circuit

Circuit/System Description

The fuel rail pressure (FRP) sensor has a 5-volt reference circuit, a signal circuit, and a low reference circuit. The engine control module (ECM) monitors the voltage on the FRP sensor circuits. When the fuel pressure is high, the signal voltage is high. When the fuel pressure is low, the signal voltage is low. The fuel pressure regulator has a solenoid supply voltage circuit and a solenoid control circuit. The ECM controls the fuel pressure regulator , which regulates high pressure fuel that goes to the fuel injector rails and the injectors.

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • The ignition is ON.
    • DTCs P0652 or P0653 are not set.
    • These diagnostics run continuously within the enabling conditions.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

P0192

The ECM detects the signal circuit voltage that is less than 0.254 volts for more than one second.

P0193

The ECM detects that the signal circuit voltage is more than 4.75 volts for more than one second.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • DTCs P0192 and P0193 are Type A DTCs.
    • The control module commands the engine to operate in the Reduced Engine Power mode.
    • The message center displays Reduced Engine Power.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

DTCs P0192 and P0193 are Type A DTCs.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Engine Controls Schematics

Connector End View Reference

    •  Engine Controls Component Views
    •  Engine Control Module 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

    •  Scan Tool Data List
    •  Scan Tool Data Definitions

Circuit/System Verification

Important: 

   • You must perform the Circuit/System Verification before proceeding with Circuit/System Testing.
   • If you cannot duplicate the condition, operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records.

  1. Verify that DTCs P0652 or P0653 are not set.
  2. If any of the DTCs are set, refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle .
  3. Observe the Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor parameter with a scan tool. During engine cranking, the pressure should be at least 10 MPa. With the engine running at idle, the pressure should be close to the Desired Fuel Rail Pressure. As the engine speed increases, the Desired Fuel Rail Pressure and the Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor should closely match each other.
  4. Engine running, observe the DTC information with a scan tool. DTCs P0192 or P0193 should not set.
  5. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame Records data.

Circuit/System Testing

Important: Fuel pressure control will be disable if DTC P0087, P0088, P0192, or P0193 are set. Codes must be cleared to enable the device control.

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the FRP sensor connector.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Observe the Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor parameter with a scan tool The fuel pressure should be 200 MPa (29,000 psi).
  4. If the fuel pressure is 0 MPa (0 psi), test the FRP sensor signal circuit for a sort to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the FRP sensor.
  5. Probe the signal circuit with a test lamp connected to ground. The test lamp should not illuminate.
  6. If the test lamp illuminates, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage.
  7. Connect a fused jumper between the FRP signal circuit and the low reference circuit and observe the Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor parameter with a scan tool. The fuel pressure should be 0 MPa (0 psi).
  8. If the fuel pressure does not go to 0 MPa (0 psi), test the FRP sensor signal circuit and the low reference circuit for an open. If the circuit tests normal, replace the FRP sensor.
  9. Connect a DMM between the FRP 5-volt reference circuit and ground, and measure the voltage. The voltage should be 4.8-5.2 volts.
  10. If the voltage is not within the specified range, test for an open in the 5-volt reference circuit.
  11. If all circuits test normal, replace the control module.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Fuel Pressure Sensor Replacement
    •  Control Module References for ECM replacement, programing and setup