CTS Sedan RWD V8-6.2L SC (2010)
Fuel Pressure: Testing and Inspection
Fuel System Diagnosis
Fuel System Diagnosis
Diagnostic Instructions
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Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (See: Testing and Inspection/Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview/Diagnostic System
Check - Vehicle) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
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Review Strategy Based Diagnosis (See: Testing and Inspection/Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview/Strategy Based Diagnosis) for an
overview of the diagnostic approach.
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Diagnostic Procedure Instructions (See: Testing and Inspection/Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview/Diagnostic Procedure Instructions)
provides an overview of each diagnostic category.
Circuit/System Description
The control module enables the fuel pump when the ignition switch is turned ON. The control module will disable the fuel pump within 2 seconds unless
the control module detects ignition reference pulses. The control module continues to enable the fuel pump as long as ignition reference pulses are
detected. The control module disables the fuel pump 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 primary fuel tank module, 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.
An electric turbine style fuel pump attaches to the primary fuel tank module inside the fuel tank. The fuel pump supplies high pressure fuel through the
fuel filter, past the pressure relief valve, and through the fuel feed pipe to the fuel injection system.
The primary fuel tank module also contains a primary jet pump and a secondary jet pump. Fuel pump flow loss, caused by vapor expulsion in the pump
inlet chamber, is diverted to the primary jet pump and the secondary jet pump through a restrictive orifice located on the pump cover. The primary jet
pump fills the reservoir of the primary fuel tank module. The secondary jet pump creates a venturi action which causes the fuel to be drawn from the
secondary side of the fuel tank, through the fuel transfer pipe, to the primary side of the fuel tank.
Diagnostic Aids
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A vehicle that runs out of fuel above empty may indicate a condition with the siphon jet pump, or transfer lines between the fuel tanks. Inspect for
blockage, foreign objects or restrictions in all related hardware.
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A vehicle that runs out of fuel above empty may be caused by an inaccurate fuel level sender. Inspect the float arm for binding, or obstructions.
Reference Information
Description and Operation
Fuel System Description (See: Computers and Control Systems/Description and Operation/Fuel System Description)
Electrical Information Reference
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Circuit Testing (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/Circuit Testing/Circuit Testing)
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Connector Repairs (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/Connector Repairs/Connector Repairs)
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Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/Circuit
Testing/Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections)
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Wiring Repairs (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/Wiring Repairs/Wiring Repairs)
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References (See: Testing and Inspection/Programming and Relearning)
Special Tools
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CH 48027 - Fuel Pressure Gauge
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J 37287 - Fuel Line Shut-Off Adapters
Circuit/System Verification
Note:
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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 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.
