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Test Procedure

NOTE:

When the door is opened or the Ignition is turned to the ON position the fuel pump is activated for 2 seconds to build up the pressure in the fuel system.

Step Procedure Result / Action to Take
1
  • PERFORM: Preliminary Check to verify the customers complaint. Refer to PRELIMINARY CHECK .
-- Was Complaint verified?
-- YES:
  • GO TO: Step 2.
  • NO:
  • GATHER more Information from customer about the complaint.
  • IGNITION: ON.
  • LISTEN: Fuel Delivery Unit -GX1- Should be heard running for 2 s.
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: Transfer Fuel Pump ON for 2 s.
  • IGNITION: OFF.
-- Was Value obtained?
-- YES:
  • Condition may be intermittent.
  • PERFORM: Visual Inspection of wiring and component.
  • CHECK: Wiring for open, high resistance, short or harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.
  • REPAIR: Faulty wiring or connector.
  • GO TO: Step 7.
  • NO:
  • GO TO: Step 3.
  • IGNITION: OFF.
  • DISCONNECT: Fuel Pump Control Module. -J538-
  • IGNITION: ON.
  • CHECK: Fuel Pump Control Module -J538- harness connector terminals 4 to 5 for voltage.
  • CHECK: Fuel Pump Control Module -J538- harness connector terminal 4 to battery voltage for voltage.
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: Battery voltage.
  • IGNITION: OFF.
-- Were Values obtained?
-- YES:
  • GO TO: Step 4.
  • NO:
  • PERFORM: Visual Inspection of wiring and component.
  • CHECK: Wiring for open, high resistance, short or harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.
  • REPAIR: Faulty wiring or connector.
  • GO TO: Step 7.
  • RECONNECT: Fuel Pump Control Module -J538-.
  • DISCONNECT: Fuel Delivery Unit -GX1-.
  • CRANK: Engine.
  • CHECK: Fuel Delivery Unit -GX1- harness connector terminals 1 to 2 for voltage while engine is cranking.
  • IGNITION: OFF.
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: 7 - 11 V.
-- Was Value obtained?
-- YES:
  • REPLACE: Fuel Delivery Unit -GX1-, Refer to appropriate service information.
  • GO TO: Step 7.
  • NO:
  • GO TO: Step 5.
  • DISCONNECT: Fuel Pump Control Module -J538-.
  • CHECK: Fuel Delivery Unit -GX1- harness connector terminal T4db / 1 to Fuel Pump Control Module -J538- wiring connector 3 for resistance.
  • CHECK: Fuel Delivery Unit -GX1- harness connector terminal T4db / 2 to Fuel Pump Control Module -J538- wiring connector 2 for resistance.
  • CHECK: Fuel Delivery Unit -GX1- harness connector terminal T4db / 3 to Fuel Pump Control Module -J538- wiring connector 1 for resistance.
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: 0.5 Ω (± 0.3 Ω).
-- Were values obtained?
-- YES:
  • GO TO: Step 6.
  • NO:
  • PERFORM: Visual Inspection of wiring and component.
  • CHECK: Wiring for open, high resistance, short or harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.
  • REPAIR: Faulty wiring or connector.
  • GO TO: Step 7.
  • REMOVE: Engine Control Module -J623-. Refer to appropriate service information.
  • CHECK: Fuel Pump Control Module -J538- harness connector terminal 6 to Engine Control Module -J623- wiring connector terminal T94 / 71 for resistance.
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: 0.5 Ω (± 0.3 Ω).
-- Were values obtained?
-- YES:
  • REPLACE: Fuel Pump Control Module -J538-. Refer to appropriate service information.
  • GO TO: Step 7.
  • NO:
  • PERFORM: Visual Inspection of wiring and component.
  • CHECK: Wiring for open, high resistance, short or harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.
  • REPAIR: Faulty wiring or connector.
  • GO TO: Step 7.
  • Final Procedure 
  • Perform a road test to verify repair.
-- Does the original DTC return?
-- YES:
  • CHECK: Engine Control Module -J623- harness connector for any damaged, pushed-out pins.
  • REPAIR: As necessary.
  • Clear the DTC's. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 04 - ERASE DTC MEMORY .
  • Repair is complete. Generate Readiness Code. Refer to READINESS CODE .
  • Return vehicle to Customer.
  • If all electrical connections are OK:
  • REPLACE: Engine Control Module -J623-. Refer to appropriate service information.
  • Repair is complete. Generate Readiness Code. Refer to READINESS CODE .
  • Return vehicle to Customer.
-- NO:
  • Perform the diagnostic procedure for any DTC's.
  • If no DTC's return the repair is complete.
  • Return vehicle to customer.