Enclave FWD V6-3.6L (2008)
Fuel Pressure: Testing and Inspection
Fuel System Diagnosis
Fuel System Diagnosis
Diagnostic Instructions
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Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. See: Testing and Inspection/Initial Inspection and
Diagnostic Overview/Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
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Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
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Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.
Circuit/System Description
The control module enables the fuel pump relay when the ignition switch is turned ON. The control module will disable the fuel pump relay within 2
seconds unless the control module detects ignition reference pulses. The control module continues to enable the fuel pump relay as long as ignition
reference pulses are detected. The control module disables the fuel pump relay within 2 seconds if ignition reference pulses cease to be detected and the
ignition remains ON.
The fuel system is a returnless on-demand design. The fuel pressure regulator is a part of the fuel sender assembly, eliminating the need for a return pipe
from the engine. A returnless fuel system reduces the internal temperature of the fuel tank by not returning hot fuel from the engine to the fuel tank.
Reducing the internal temperature of the fuel tank results in lower evaporative emissions.
The fuel tank stores the fuel supply. An electric turbine style fuel pump attaches to the fuel sender assembly inside the fuel tank. The fuel pump supplies
high pressure fuel through the fuel filter, contained in the fuel sender assembly, and the fuel feed pipe to the fuel injection system. The fuel pump
provides fuel at a higher rate of flow than is needed by the fuel injection system. The fuel pump also supplies fuel to a venturi pump located on the
bottom of the fuel sender assembly. The function of the venturi pump is to fill the fuel sender assembly reservoir. The fuel pressure regulator, a part of
the fuel sender assembly, maintains the correct fuel pressure to the fuel injection system. The fuel pump and sender assembly contains a reverse flow
check valve. The check valve and the fuel pressure regulator maintain fuel pressure in the fuel feed pipe and the fuel rail in order to prevent long
cranking times.
Special Tools Required
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CH-48027 Digital Pressure Gage
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CH-48027-100 Digital Pressure Gage
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J 37287 Fuel Line Shut-off Adapter
Circuit/System Verification
Important:
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Inspect the fuel system for damage or external leaks before proceeding.
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Verify that adequate fuel is in the fuel tank before proceeding.
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The fuel pump relay may need to be commanded ON a few times in order to obtain the highest possible fuel pressure.
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Before proceeding with this test review the User Manual CH 48027 (CH 48027-100) for Safety Information and Instructions.
1. Ignition ON, engine OFF, command the fuel pump relay ON with a scan tool. You should hear the fuel pump turn ON and OFF.
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If the fuel pump does not operate, refer to Fuel Pump Electrical Circuit Diagnosis. See: Computers and Control Systems/Testing and
Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics
2. Ignition OFF, all accessories OFF, install a CH-48027 or CH-48027-100.
3. Ignition ON, engine OFF, command the fuel pump relay ON with a scan tool. Verify the fuel pressure is between 384-425 kPa (56-62 psi) and
does not decrease more than 34 kPa (5 psi) in 1 minute.
Circuit/System Testing
Important:
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The fuel pump relay may need to be commanded ON a few times in order to obtain the highest possible fuel pressure.
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DO NOT start the engine.
Ignition ON, engine OFF, command the fuel pump relay ON with a scan tool and observe the fuel pressure gage while the fuel pump is operating.
